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Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 21 Aug 11
     
    "The Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning, a non-profit training organization, creates service-learning programs and initiates activity based education in collaboration with schools and organizations around the world."
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P2PU (beta) | Creative Commons 4 Educators - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 11 Jul 11
     
    A Community of educators discussing creative commons.
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in education | exploring our connective educational landscape - 0 views

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    A refereed online journal about using technology in education.
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Q & A on 21st Century Skills « 21st Century Skills | Blog - 0 views

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  • What are 21st century skills? ➢    21st Century Skills are the set of skills students need to succeed in learning, work and life in this century. ➢    To ensure success, students need both deep understanding of the major principles and facts in core subjects (such as math, language, arts, science, history, etc.) and also be able to apply this knowledge to important contemporary themes (such as global awareness, financial, health and environmental literacy, etc.) using a variety of skills, such as: Learning and Innovation Skills (critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation) Digital Literacy Skills (information, media and technology literacy); and Life and Career Skills (initiative and self-direction, leadership, adaptability, etc).
  •  These skills are vital for everyone’s success in our times, and global competition, increased access to technology, digital information and tools are only increasing the importance of these 21st century knowledge-and-skills.
  •  The skills are not new (with the exception of some of the Digital Literacy skills), but for centuries have been offered to only the privileged and gifted students. Yet all students need these skills to succeed.
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  • Confucius recognized the need for learning by doing,
  • “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand”. 
  • Michel de Montaigne said “Rather a mind well-shaped than well-full”.
  • According to Christopher Dede, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, students are better engaged and learn more deeply when they are taught in the context and environment where that learning normally occurs, such as solving a real-world problem.
  •  According to John Bransford of the University of Washington Professor of Education and Psychology, and author of How People Learn, the following characteristics are part of how we naturally learn: Context – Real-world learning Caring – Intrinsic motivation Construction – Mental & virtual model-building Competence – Multiple pathways to expertise Community – Learning socially in groups & team
  • We advocate for the integration of 21st century skills into the teaching of core subjects and themes. In fact, our work with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has involved many of the curriculum groups that set standards in english, science, math, geography, etc. (NCTE, NSTA, NCTM, NCGE and others, as well as Achieve/ADP), that represent the experts on what the core content standards in each field should be. We continue to support those groups in helping ensure that 21st century skills are embedded in their standards.
  • Critical thinking, problem solving, communications skills, innovation skills, technology skills and career and life skills will be needed far into the next century, yet many countries have not yet focused their resources on the best ways to teach and assess these skills
  • Isn’t it much more important to ensure students are capable of doing basic arithmetic and reading before moving to these soft skills? ➢    According to Elena Silva, senior policy analyst at Education Sector, “the best learning happens when students learn core subjects and processes, such as the rules and procedures of arithmetic, at the same time that they learn how to think and solve problems.”
  • We now know that motivation and engagement are crucial to learning success. By integrating the learning of core knowledge, key 21st skills, the effective use of technology and applying this learning to relevant, real world problems and questions, in every classroom, we will help build a society of knowledgeable, responsible citizens, workers and leaders equipped to handle the challenges of our times and to continue learning lifelong.
  • he learning of core subjects is amplified and strengthened by the integration of 21st century skills as these skills: Help bring theory, facts, questions and problems, and real world applications together in a powerful learning experiences Have a transformative potential to go beyond the walls of a classroom to connect students with global peers through the development of digital literacies Promote deeper understanding, more useful knowledge, and pro-social, responsible approaches to everyday life when students study core subjects as they learn how to think critically and creatively, research answers to questions, solve problems, and innovate.
  • Students have always wanted to be more engaged in their learning, with relevant materials and content that relate to their lives and the issues of the times.  That pressure is higher now than ever before, as “digital native” students, immersed in today’s technologies, have access to more information and thinking tools than ever before.
  • But parents and educators now have a greater responsibility to guide the students toward the effective use of these powerful tools for improved learning that meets the needs of our times.
  • Teachers are so busy – how do you expect them to incorporate these skills? ➢    The outcome of the “depth vs breadth” decisions will help free up time for the application of skills and for deeper understanding, and as teachers apply effective inquiry, design and project learning methods, they will achieve a better balance of direct instruction and project-oriented methods.
  • Digital literacy is no longer a nice-to-have – it is becoming basic to life in our times.
  • Karen Chichester on 08 May 10
     
    21st Century Skills FAQ. Lots of quotes to think about. Writing plays a major role. My question is how to make Traditional English Curriculum  with required lit relevant to today's at risk kids.
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Read.Write.Think - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 21 Aug 11
     
    ReadWriteThink, established in April of 2002, is a partnership between the International Reading Association (IRA), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the MarcoPolo Education Foundation.NCTE and IRA are working together to provide educators and students with access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction through free, Internet-based content.
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Teaching Tolerance - 0 views

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    "Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance provides educators with free educational materials that promote respect for differences and appreciation of diversity in the classroom and beyond."
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SoundOut: Promoting student voice in schools - 0 views

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    "SoundOut works with schools, government agencies, and education organizations across the United States promote student voice in schools. We provide school-based programs, professional development for educators, training for students, and consultative services to a variety of organizations. Student voice is the unique perspective, energy, and action of young people in schools. When student voice is applied to examining learning, teaching, and leadership in schools, meaningful student involvement becomes an intricate and necessary component of school change."
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Open Letter to Educators: (Re)Defining Digital Learning Day | Digital Writing, Digital ... - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 30 Mar 13
     
    Troy Hick's response to Digital learning Day. Well thought out
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Web 2.0 OER | Scoop.it - 1 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 28 Dec 12
     
    Great guides to Open Educational Resources. If you need to know how to do something, Embi probably has already put a how-to guide together.
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ClassroomWindow - Where The Best Solutions Win - 0 views

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TCEA-Recommended iPad Apps - Google Docs - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 14 Apr 12
     
    Mega list of iPad apps for education. This Google Doc is maintatined by the TECA (Texas ISTE affliate)
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50 Little-Known Ways Google Docs Can Help In Education | Edudemic - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 14 Apr 12
     
    Good overview of the advantages and features of GoogleDocs.
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Special Education - Teaching Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A ... - 0 views

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    Resourse for ways to work with ADHD kids. Can apply to other LD kids.
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Common Core State Standards Initiative | Home - 0 views

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    The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. NGA and CCSSO Comment on CCSSI Governance Suggestions October 19, 2010 National Governors Association and State Education Chiefs Launch Common State Academic Standards June 2, 2010 Draft K-12 Common Core State Standards Available for Comment March 10, 2010 Common Core State Standards K-12 Work and Feedback Groups Announced November 10, 2009 Sign up here to receive updates about the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Home About the Standards News Get Involved FAQ The Standards ©2011 Common Core State Standards Initiative Contact Us Terms of Use Public License Feedback Diigo Web Highlighter (v1.6.7)  Highlight     Boo
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Teaching Methods - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 12 Sep 10
     
    More from Science Education Research Center at Carleton College. This is a nice overview of different teaching strategies.
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Pedagogy in Action - 0 views

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    From the Secinece Education Resource Center at Carleton. Goog reaource for teaching methods and reasearch  on learning. While this suppose to be fore the "harde" sciences, there are a lot of inofrmation and activites that can apply to any subject area.
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Learning to Give - 0 views

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    Teaching the Importance of Voluntary Action for the Common Good in a Democratic Society - "Learning to Give offers lesson plans, activities, and resources to educate youth about the power of philanthropy (sharing time, talent and treasure). Empower young people to make a difference in their school, their community and their world!"
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Education Week: International Test Scores, Irrelevant Policies - 0 views

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  • Of the 30 occupations in the United States with the fastest rate of growth, only nine are in science and engineering fields, and 16 of the 30 do not require a college degree, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
  • of the 30 occupations expected to provide the largest numerical growth in jobs, only two (both in computer fields) are in science and engineering, and 23 do not require a college degree.
  • If we consider only occupations requiring a college degree or above, 15 of the top 30 fastest-growing occupations are in science and engineering; however, only eight (six in computer fields) of the 30 occupations expected to provide the largest numerical growth in jobs are in science and engineering.
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  • we have ignored the strongest evidence emerging from the international tests: the adverse effects of poverty and concentrations of poverty in schools on student performance in all countries.
  • Although countries can exacerbate or mitigate the impact of poverty through their social, fiscal, and education policies, and although some students do overcome the odds, the fact is the gap between high-poverty and more-affluent students remains a fundamental problem in virtually every country.
  • our rhetoric has assumed that test-score rankings are linked to a country’s economic competitiveness, yet the data for industrialized countries consistently show this assumption to be unwarranted. For example, the World Economic Forum’s 2010-2011 global-competitiveness report ranks the United States fourth, exceeded only by Switzerland, Sweden, and Singapore. Many of the countries that ranked high on test scores rank lower than the United States on competitiveness—for example, South Korea, No. 22, and Finland, No. 7.
  • Poverty, not international test-score comparisons, is the most critical problem to be addressed by our public policies. Unfortunately, our recent political polarization over budgetary priorities does not leave much room for optimism.
  • Karen Chichester on 30 Oct 11
     
    Good analysis of the plotics tied to testing and job growth.Favorite quote: "When companies claim that they need to hire from other countries because they cannot find qualified U.S. graduates, it is more likely that they cannot find them at the wages they would prefer to pay and find it cheaper to outsource. 
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What Teachers Need to Know about Creative Commons ~ Educational Technology and Mobile L... - 0 views

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    Resources to teach teachers about Creative Commons Llcensing.
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