As the world continues to shift from an industrial economy to a service economy
driven by information, knowledge, and innovation, cultivating 21st-century
skills is vital to economic success
Research dispels common ed-tech myths - 13 views
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Contrary to popular opinion, newer teachers aren't any more likely to use technology in their lessons than veteran teachers, and a lack of access to technology does not appear to be the main reason why teachers do not use it. Which comes first? Do teachers use technology frequently because they are trying deliberately to foster 21st-century skills? Or are 21st-century skills necessary conditions, byproducts, or logical outcomes of frequent technology use?" Another finding that could surprise some people is that a lack of access to technology doesn't appear to be the main reason why teachers don't use technology in their instruction.
eSchoolNews - Report: Retool instruction, or U.S. will fail - 0 views
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While the global economy has been changing, the United States has focused primarily on closing domestic achievement gaps and largely has ignored the growing necessity of graduating students capable of filling emerging job sectors
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this goal has skirted the competitive demand for advanced skills
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Like Facebook, but for learning | Curriculum | eSchoolNews.com - 12 views
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Aiming to engage students who are multitasking with different forms of technology, companies are creating collaborative learning spaces online where students can help one another solve homework problems and study—all while building important 21st-century skills.
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