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Darla Jones

Manor New Technology Webpage - 0 views

www.manorisd.net/newtech

project based learning school models technology integration

shared by Darla Jones on 21 Dec 09 - Cached
  • Darla Jones on 21 Dec 09
     
    Manor New Tech, built on the New Technology Foundation model of project-based learning, is strikingly different from what is found in traditional secondary education classroom settings.
  • Darla Jones on 21 Dec 09
     
    One of the high schools featured at the T + L conference. Worth checking out!
Tim Andrew

The Latest Doomed Pedagogical Fad: 21st-Century Skills - washingtonpost.com - 1 views

www.washingtonpost.com/...AR2009010401532.html

21st Century Skills modeling instruction

shared by Tim Andrew on 20 Nov 09 - Cached
  • Suddenly, it became clear how 21st-century thinking was far more important than the mounds of content we were expected to force-feed our victims (I mean students)
    • Tim Andrew
      Tim Andrew on 20 Nov 09
       
      Is this a vote for content DEPTH over BREADTH?
  • but that is not what his handouts say.
    • Tim Andrew
      Tim Andrew on 20 Nov 09
       
      I haven't read the Partnership for 21st Century Skills handouts to which the author refers, but perhaps it's fair to say that all levels of education need to reflect a focus on 21st Century Skills, even if they can't be reformed simultaneously?
  • It takes hard work to teach this stuff, and even harder work, by poorly motivated adolescents, to learn it.
    • Tim Andrew
      Tim Andrew on 20 Nov 09
       
      The author makes a good point about the importance of the superior teacher preparation that's necessary for teaching 21st Century Skills, but he seems to miss the point that project-based learning with students solving real-world problems in a relevant context using technology appropriately can help alleviate the lack of motivation on the part of students.
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  • Kay told me he knows that, but I don't see the point emphasized in his promotional materials.
    • Tim Andrew
      Tim Andrew on 20 Nov 09
       
      I'm not sure it's Ken Kay's job to make sure everyone knows how difficult this education reform will be. Rather, he's making the case for why it must, and how it can, change.
  • Tim Andrew on 20 Nov 09
     
    The reason I selected this article to share is that I think it's important to know what critics are saying about this important education reform so that we can counter with facts and solutions. I will say, however, that the author does point out two real challenges to successful implementation of 21st Century Skills reform- simultaneous implementation across the education strata, and a lack of adequately trained teachers (and administrators).
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