The ABC’s of the 21st Century Learning Environment
I just came across an article that offers a clever perspective on the critical elements of 21st Century Learning. Kimberley Ketterer in the December/January edition of Learning & Leading with Technology. Interesting to think about how MCPSD measures up.
A-Access to all technological tools needed for learning
B-Beacons of global asynchronous conversations
C-Confident universal engaged learners
D-Dynamic online information made available anytime-anywhere
E-Engaged cohorts of learners immersed in simulations
F-Forecasted possibilities of collaborative solutions to real-world problems
G-Global awareness through real-time participation in major events
H-Harnessed creativity through multimedia for authentic learning
I-Innovations encouraged by out-of-the-box thinking
J-Jpegs that augment reports and storytelling
K-Knowledge transfer across curricular areas
L-Legal and ethical discussions fueled by over-proliferation of opinion and fact
M-Morphed teaching strategies from passive delivery to multisensory presentations
N-Networked video resources for worldwide information exchange
O-Opportunities to enroll in online courses
P-Production of analyzed and synthesized information presentations
Q-Quantitative data showing increases in academic ahievement
R-Responsibility for learning shifted from solely the teacher to mainly the student
S-Streaming video access 24/7
T-Transfer of technological skills that are seamless between tools
U-Ubiquitous access to the technical tools needed for learning and teaching
V-Virtual tours and immersive learning opportunities
W-Web 2.0 tools integrated across the curriculum
X-Xerox copies as an archaic practice
Y-Yearning to express oneself in a multimodel way is quenched
Z-Zoning-out of learning is prohibited
Laurel PTO Presentation
21st Century Learning @ Laurel School
presented to the Laurel PTO
September 23, 2009
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