Learning in the 21st century

great insight and ideas for writing assignments in any class

move to hands on/ exploration approach

more reflection needed.....

This is an awesome site if you are a google user.

"students are expected to not only obtain knowledge through the use of technology, but more importantly, they are asked to demonstrate their learning through the use of technology and to share that learning with a global community. These are important components to our new educational model and... important skills for students under the Common Core".

The Common Core is so overwhelming , all encompassing and tough to absorb at a glance. This article does a great job deciphering some of the details relating to technology integration not only needed, but apparently necessary, in the classroom.

Love this article Kae!

"The habits themselves aren't new at all, and significant work has already been done in the areas of these "thinking habits." However, in a 21st century learning environment -- one often inundated with information, stimulation and connectivity -- there may be a newfound context for their application." Tech connections and web 2.0 tools  that came to mind ;  #5 mindmap on line #7 padlet post-its page #9 create a word cloud ... #11 creating in youtube ,instagram, pinterest :)

good suggestions for adapting typical writing to the wiki environment.

The 16 characteristics if effective problem solving

This is a wonderful graphic to share 8 mind habits that enhance learning.

I like both the graphic and ideology, but we need to ask "kelly" which 8 of the 16 references are the 8 habits.......?

Tools & Tips for online tutorials. A great addition/ must have for the online learning environment

This is great Kae! Thanks for sharing!

"Digital learning is so important, and can no longer be ignored" According to Steinberg, the top 5 reasons digital learning matters are personalization,accessibility, cultural relevance,efficiency and performance. These all ring true for me. It's time to throw everything you knew about school out the window and get out the smartphone.

This is a free screen sharing service from the makers of Screencast-o-matic. just go to their website, select share your screen, and enter your name. Quick Screen Share will then provide you with a URL to share with the person with whom you are screen sharing. When that person opens the link you he or she will be able to see your screen.

Neal--I really like this! Thanks so much for sharing!

This is a must have resource for educators who wish to use VoiceThread or Diigo in the classroom.

This is an awesome wikispace for anyone who is using an iPad with students.  There are so many resources, web 2.0 tools discussed, apps, and more.  It is a must have resource for ipad-using teachers.

A new perspective necessary for "Unlocking the power of new technologies for self-guided education [and access to]... one of the 21st century superhighways that need to be paved."