2. What is 21st Century Curriculum?? Understand core subjects in relation to 21st century content w/21st century assessments Interpretive learning and thinking skills Information and communications technology Important 21st century life skills
3. Why learn 21st century skills? The world is changing and to succeed we need to adapt to our surroundings. http://www.coxsackie-athens.org/District/technology.asp
6. Background Information cont… Learning environments changing along with the available technology. http://www.cisb.com.cn/page/detail_static.php?id=181&moduleid=9
7. Impact on K-12 Education Despite national education budget cuts schools should expect to implement 21st century learning skills into the classroom through technology. http://www.playadelmar.net/officers_board.htm
8. Impact on K-12 Education cont… Flexibility and adaptability Shows initiative and self-direction Cross-Cultural communication Productivity and accountability Responsibility
9. What’s being done…? Groups like Partnership for 21st Century Skillsare among the leaders in promoting the move into updated 21st century skills inside schools.
10. What’s being done…? cont… Organizations like e School News offer many free tools and resources for teachers to help integrate technology into their classrooms.
11. Conclusion Students NEED to be exposed to the 21st century skills so that they can prepare themselves for a future career of their choice. We don’t want this for our kids. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2007/may/24/anewmcdefinition
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