21stC



** WHAT ARE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS **

21st century skills learned through curriculum include:
 *  interdisciplinary
 * integrated
 * project-based
 * utilizes seven survival skills:
 * Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 * Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence
 * Agility and Adaptability
 * Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
 * Effective Oral and Written Communication
 * Accessing and Analyzing Information
 * Curiosity and Imagination

** EXAMPLES OF 21st CENTURY CLASSROOMS ** As you look at this site, ask yourself "what attributes can I see in this classroom that define 21st century learning?"

 http://creativecougars.wikispaces.com/ This is a great example of a "Connected Classroom" in Greenville, PA. This 5th grade elementary teacher integrates effective technology with creative teaching for the 21st century learners. Notice how "easy" her students are with technology--the focus is NOT on the tool, but on the learning!

 Ah Bon French: Middle School  A site for French beginners for Middle School teachers to use in the classroom and for students to use at home for extra practice. There are notes, flashcards, videos, and several online exercises, stressing differentiated instruction. There is also a link to my other site that is the equivalent of 8th grade French and 1st semester French I, in high school.

 http://bookleads.wikispaces.com/  From Joyce Valenza ([|NeverEnding Search Blog]) at Springfield Township High School, this serves as a great resource for promoting reading.


 * ASSIGNMENT **

1. Review "About 3610" and the "Course Information" page of this classroom wiki. Take a GOOD look at the "Project Examples" page so you have your head wrapped around the culminating project for this class.

2. Read this very short article (you might consider referencing some part of it in your reflection).

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">3. Carefully watch the videos below and jot a few thoughts that strike you, as you consider issues facing education, technology, and current trends in education (you might consider referencing some part of it in your reflection).

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">3. Log onto the class blog and write a few thought-providing thoughts as you form a personal reflection of 21st century learning as you see it in your classroom of the near future. Some suggestions: what are the components of 21st century teaching that MUST be included, how will you do that, what are your concerns, how will you overcome obstacles, how will your classroom look different than the one you attended as a student, etc.

** Don't forget to comment on a few people's comments (this will require you to check back into the blog several times during the week). **
//**Not sure how to post to the [|class blog]? NOTE: the course website and class blog addresses are NOT the ones in the video. Use those listed on this page and the Course Information page.**//

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">What do I turn in?
All you have to do is contribute to the blog. Make your initial submission, then respond to some other comments. If you don't create an account and you use the anonymous login, DON'T FORGET TO SIGN YOUR NAME! That's it!