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.
"From government to non-profit organizations, teachers to textbook publishers, we all have a role to play in leveraging 21st century technology to expand learning and better serve California's students, parents, teachers and schools. This initiative will ensure our schools know which digital textbooks stand up to California's academic content standards - so these cost-effective resources can be used in our schools to help ensure each and every student has access to a world-class education." - Governor Schwarzenegger
ThinkQuest is a protected, online learning platform that enables teachers to integrate learning projects into their classroom curriculum and students to develop 21st century skills.