this world full of information abundance, our minds are constantly challenged to react to data, and often in a way that doesn’t just observe, but interprets. Subsequently, we unknowingly “spin” everything to avoid cognitive dissonance
Instead, we might consider constant reflection guided by important questions as a new way to learn in the presence of information abundance.
Information Abundance
There is more information available to any student with a smartphone than an entire empire would have had access to three thousand years ago
Truth may not change, but information does. And in the age of social media, it divides and duplicates in a frenzied kind of digital mitosis.
Specifically, new habits of mind.
Persisting.
Managing impulsivity.
Responding with awe.
Questioning.
Innovating.
Thinking interdependently.
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If the 20th century model was to measure the accuracy and ownership of information, the 21st century’s model is form and interdependence
learning options today don’t just abound, they dwarf formal learning institutions in every way but clout with the power-holders—parents, teachers, deans, and curriculum designers
Habits, by nature, are reflexive, accessible, and adaptable–not unlike knowledge. This is a can’t-miss point. Internalized and reflexive cognitive patterns that are called upon intrinsically, and transfer seamlessly.
all else, the 21st century
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needs for self-knowledge and authentic local placement, two very broad ideas that come from patient thinking
Persistence. Managing Impulsivity. Responding with awe.
Old learning forms focused on the thinker rather than the thoughts, the source rather than the information, and correctly citing that source over understanding what made that information worth extracting
The tone of thinking in the 21st century should not be hushed nor gushing, defiant nor assimilating, but simply interdependent, conjured to function on a relevant scale within a much larger human and intellectual ecology, one that exposes itself daily across twitter, facebook, and a billion smartphone screens.
The purpose of this course is to provide "Just in Time" training through an online interface for K-12 educators based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). These standards are the basic technology skills every educator should possess. In the process, educators will develop their own skills and discover what students need in order to meet the NETS for Students, as well as the new MMC Online Experience requirement. Participants who fulfill all of the requirements have the opportunity to earn SBCEU's. To learn more about the session, look under the tab "The 21 Things". We hope you take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Course with 21 categories that all 21st century educators should know inlcluding collaboration, digital citizenship, evaluating websites, interactive online learning tools....etc.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is pleased to offer Route 21, a one-stop-shop for 21st century skills-related information, resources and community tools.
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Copyright issues within the world of Web 2.0 are just as valid as in the real world. 'Web 2.0, IPR and You' is a new animation that highlights how to ascertain copyright ownership and seek the correct permissions before reusing any audio, visual, textual or multimedia material found online." />www.jisc.ac.uk/news/stories/2008/12/web2rights.aspx
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