21st Century Learning Skills: Language

1. N A T H A N I E L L U C A S & S A R A H S M I T H
C I 3 5 0
D R . B L A N C O
21st Century Learning
Pillar: Languages

2. Description Characteristics
 Students learning a
new language or
languages other than
their native language
 Complex
 Useful outside of
classroom
 Learn & experience a
new culture
Languages

3. Importance
o Our world is
evolving
o Useful
communication
tool for students
o Exposes them to
a new culture

4. o DOES NOT HAVE A BIG ROLE IN 21 ST
CENTURY LEARNING
o NEEDS TO BE CHANGED AND
IMPROVED
o IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING A NEW
LANGUAGE NEEDS TO BE SHOWN TO
STUDENTS
o CAN HELP THEM OUTSIDE OF THE
CLASSROOM
Languages role in 21st Century
Learning

6. Implementing Technology
 Allows students to speak,
hear, and see the words
in other languages
 Many ways to utilize
Smartboard with
different programs and
apps

7. 5 Tools
1. Podcast
2. Posters
3. Blogs
4. Zello
5. Storytelling

8. YouTubing
 Find videos channels to
help with the learning of
the language
 Be able to see and hear
the language being
learned
 Create a video where
student speaks the
language that is being
learned

9.  Languages are an
important part of our
culture and economy
 It is rapidly changing
and students need to
be more exposed to the
diversity of languages
and cultures that are
found in the United
States.
Conclusion

10. Work Cited
Image #1: http://www.skyscanner.net/news/7-secrets-learning-language-
fast#.VUGT2Fw4OfQ
Image #2: http://www.inlingua.edu.sg/about-us/why-learn-a-foreign-language
Image #3:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB100014241278873235398045782642742656093
96
Image #4: http://www.thecultureist.com/2013/11/08/free-language-learning-
apps/
Image #5: http://www.myngle.com/blog/2008/06/25/learning-a-new-language-
on-myngle-personal-experience
Image #6: http://classk12.org/13/ss.htm