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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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Learning Connected Learning | NWP Digital Is - 0 views

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  • Connected Learning emerged from the MacArthur Foundation's Digital Media and Learning Initiative, of which the National Writing Project is a key member. Initially released in March 2012, the principles have now been more fully described in a newly released report, Connected Learning: An Agenda for Research and Design
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  • Karen Chichester on 26 Jun 13
     
    Digital Is collection about Connected Learning. Find out what Connected Learning is. Part of Make Summer.
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National Service-Learning Clearinghouse | America's Most Comprehensive Service-Learning... - 0 views

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    "The Clearinghouse maintains a website with timely information and relevant resources to support service-learning programs, practitioners, and researchers. The Clearinghouse operates national listservs for K-12 service-learning and higher education service-learning to encourage discussion and exchange of ideas. The Clearinghouse also maintains an ever-growing library collection that is available to Learn and Serve America grantees and subgrantees."
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National Youth Leadership Council | Serve. Learn. Change the world.® - 0 views

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    "Service-learning is a teaching method that enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to their schools and communities through a process that is carefully integrated with established learning objectives. It emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving; takes on real issues such as hunger, homelessness, and diversity; and values people of all ages as citizens with talents to offer."
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Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning - 0 views

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    "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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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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"Point, Quote, Connect" | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day… - 0 views

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  • PQC” (Point, Quote, Connect or Comment).
  • 1) Make a point 2) Quote from the text supporting your point 3) Make a connection to your personal experience, another text, or some other knowledge
  • similar acronym I learned from Kelly — “ABC.” It stands for: 1) Answer the Question 2) Back up your answer with evidence or facts. 3) Comment from a more personal opinion or perspective
  • Karen Chichester on 22 Jun 13
     
    Nice strategy to help students learn to support their positions using quotes or evidence.
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Pedagogy in Action - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 12 Sep 10
     
    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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Learning new vocabulary the c... - 1 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 01 Oct 11
     
    Using Google Presentations, student learn new vocabulary collabratively and produce a class presentation on the terms. Can be used for all subject areas and grade levels.
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instaGrok | A new way to learn - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 14 Apr 12
     
    New search engine that allows students to discover the information they really want/need though use of a visual wheel of synonyms.
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Toontastic: Play, Create, Learn on the iPad! - 0 views

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    Comic creator App
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List of Homonyms Personally Problematic Helps Writers - 0 views

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    Common homonyms list for student to learn.
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  • Karen Chichester on 23 Nov 11
     
    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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Hot Links from the Media Specialists SIG Learning Tools Smack-down | ISTE Connects - Ed... - 0 views

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    ISTE2010 session - Tools Smackdown of tools for your classroom. This is always a favorite session
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Digital Is | Digital Is ... - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 01 Nov 10
     
    The NWP Digital Is website is a teaching-focused knowledge base exploring the art and craft of writing, the teaching and learning of writing, along with provocations that push us to think in new ways about culture and education in the digital age.
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Teaching For Change | Building social justice starting in the classroom - 0 views

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  • Karen Chichester on 21 Aug 11
     
    A great resource, includes an INCREDIBLE catalogue and links to lesson plans. There are many relevant, multicultural resources available through this organization. "Teaching for Change provides teachers and parents with the tools to transform schools into socially equitable centers of learning where students become architects of a better future."
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Student Interactives - ReadWriteThink - 0 views

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    ReadWriteThink offers a collection of online Student Materials to support literacy learning in the K-12 classroom. These interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons and provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills.
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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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  • Karen Chichester on 01 Oct 11
     
    Using Google Calendar, Docs, forms, Spreadsheets and Sites, students learn and apply scientific testing techniques. Students are erequired to report their results to the class using Presentations.
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