The Innovative Teaching and Learning Project (ITL) is a global study sponsored by Microsoft Partners in Learning and managed by SRI International and Langworthy Research.
Student-centered methods, including project-based learning, collaboration, and personalized instruction
Learning that extends beyond the traditional classroom to promote global awareness and real-world exploration
Technology integrated to encourage deep student learning
The quality of an assignment strongly predicts the quality of student work.
f you want students to innovate, collaborate, or think critically,
emphasize these 21st-century skills
"begin with the end in mind."
common vocabulary for what innovative teaching and learning looks like
teacher collaboration is one of the key conditions that supports classroom-level innovation.
The United States Department of Education reported recently that it's found some evidence to support the notion that blended learning is more effective than either face to face or online learning by themselves. Further, between online and face to face instruction, online is at least as good and may even have the advantage in terms of improving student achievement and potentially expanding the amount of time (and quality time) students spend learning.
Think Ahead: What a difference a day makes.
How do we create a dynamic 21st-century learning environment where todayās students can achieve and thrive?
The Think Ahead event provided a day to explore, experience, and reflect on effective tools for 21st-century learning. The Apple digital learning environment is optimized for 21st-century learning by enabling collaboration, as well as content creation, distribution, and access, to maximize learning for todayās mobile lifestyle.
Use the following resources to further explore creating and supporting a 21st-century learning environment.
Free tools and resources for educators support collaborative student-centered learning. Online thinking tools are active learning places where students engage in robust discussions, pursue investigations, analyze complex information, and solve problems
TeqSmart Learning Objects are designed to take full advantage of the capabilities of the interactive whiteboard. Our current Learning Objects include interactive maps, manipulatives, games and templates that are designed for teachers and students. They are fun, easy to use, and simple enough to support any teaching style.
SupportBlogging! has been set up to provide an opportunity for students, teachers, administrators, parents, and others to help promote an understanding of the benefits of educational blogging.
The online workplace of an international community of education professionals.
K-12 teachers, librarians, administrators, and professional development staff,
as well as university faculty, students, and researchers gather
here to learn, collaborate, share, and support one another.