21ST CENTURY LEARNING…TECHNOLOGY…HUH?

Betsy Hood

Director Educational Resource Center

WGTE Public Media

This is a Benchmark in the Ohio Academic Standards for Technology for which grade band?

K-23-56-89-12

Students understand terminology, communicate technically and select the appropriate technology tool based on their needs. They use technology tools to collaborate, plan and produce a sample product to enhance their learning and solve problems by investigating, troubleshooting and experimenting using technical resources.

The illiterate of the 21st century are not those that cannot read or write, but those that cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Alvin Toffler

Industrial Age Knowledge Age Knowledge Work

Thinking ToolsLearning Research

Digital Lifestyles

WHAT ARE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS?

WHAT ARE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS?

creativity

innovation

collaboration

problem-solving

critical thinking

systems thinking

communication, etc…

But, these do not stand alone…

As a P21 Leadership State, Ohio has committed to, within the next three years:ensuring every educator participates in at least one significant professional

development program focused on integrating 21st century skills into

content; updating state standards to reflect a combination of skills and content; and,

developing and introducing one significant assessment of 21st century

skills.

“Our children deserve educational opportunities that prepare them for the future. By joining P21, and with the support of leaders at the state level and in our schools, we are building a foundation for education that will help our students achieve and succeed, whatever the future may bring.”

- State Superintendent Deborah Delisle

OHIO IS JOINS THE PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Framework for Learning in the 21st CenturyThe Partnership for 21st Century Skills

leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education

brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers

define a vision for 21st century education ensure that students emerge from our schools with the skills

needed to be effective citizens, workers, and leaders in the 21st century

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

www.21stcenturyskills.org

21ST CENTURY SKILLS: HOW DO WE GET THERE?

Framework for Learning in the 21st Century

Keystone

StudentOutcomes

Support Systems

Core SubjectsEnglish, reading, language artsWorld languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics

21st Century ThemesGlobal Awareness

Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacyCivic Literacy

Health Literacy

Keystone

Learning and Information SkillsCreativityCritical thinkingCommunication

Life and Career SkillsAdaptability

Self-directionSocial skillsProductivityLeadership

Information, Media, Technology SkillsInfo literacyMedia literacyTech literacy

StudentOutcomes

21st Century Standards & Assessments

Deep understanding, real-world, build understandingFeedback embedded, balanced

Curriculum & Instruction

Apply 21st C skills within core subjects

Professional Development

Direct instruction + PBLStrategies for integrating 21st c skills

Learning Environments

Relevant, applicable learningExpanded learning communities

Support Systems

http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

P21 Framework Definitions

A SHIFT IN TEACHING & LEARNING?

Reading wRiting aRithmetic

Rigor Relevance Relationship

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

3 Rs 3 Cs

Networking Literacy

REFLECT…

Are learners and teachers in your school working with 21st century skills?

What barriers exist to moving ahead toward incorporating 21st century skills into thecurriculum?

What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress?

WHAT DOES THIS TYPE OF LEARNING LOOK LIKE?

TEAM LEARNING

HOW DO YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN?STEPS TO IMPLEMENT 21ST CENTURY SKILLS INTO EDUCATION:

• Embrace a powerful vision of public education that includes 21st century skills

• Align leadership, management and resources with educational goals • Assess where schools are now • Prioritize the 21st century skills to focus on • Develop a professional development plan for 21st century skills • Ensure that students have equitable assess to a 21st century education • Begin developing assessments to measure student progress in 21st

century skills • Collaborate with outside partners • Plan collectively and strategically for the future

Partnership for 21st Century LearningMILE Guide Workshop

DISCUSSION FOR IMPLEMENTATION… In order to be a 21st century school, what do you think the critical factors are in the area of

learning and teaching?

Are 21st century skills seamlessly integrated into the learning environment?

Are 21st century skills integrated into the core curriculum?

What barriers exist to moving toward incorporating 21st century skills into the curriculum?

What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress?

What practices or structures need to be changed?

Who can assist you in creating a plan and/or beginning the process of integrating 21st century skills within your school?

DIGITAL WORLD: TEACHERS TODAY

21ST CENTURY LEARNING IS MORE THAN JUST TECHNOLOGY!Thank You!

Betsy Hood

Director Educational Resource Center

WGTE Public Media

betsy_hood@wgte.org

If you want to learn more…

BGSU USE-IT WGTE SERIESTEACHING THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER…GET CONNECTED!

Grades 3-8 Gain strategies and classroom ready resources that model effective

applications of 21st century skills Interact with technology Walk away with learning tools for immediate adoption in the classroom Engage in best practice discussions Hands-On, Integration Strategies, Tech Spotlights

October 22: iGoogle, Google Sites, 21st Century SkillsNovember 7: Google EarthDecember 3: New Ideas for the ClassroomJanuary 21: Online ResourcesFebruary 18: PodcastingMarch 25: Tech Implementation - TBD