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Integrating 21 st Century Skills

Integrating 21 st Century Skills. On average, American teens send or receive. g. 3,339 text messages per month. Neilson Company: Cellphones and Global Youth: Mobile Internet and Messaging Trends. Realities in our changing world.

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Integrating 21 st Century Skills

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  1. Integrating 21st Century Skills

  2. On average, American teens send or receive g 3,339 text messages per month. Neilson Company: Cellphones and Global Youth: Mobile Internet and Messaging Trends

  3. Realities in our changing world The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that today’s learner will have 10-14 jobs … by the age of 38. The 25% of the population in China with the highest IQ’s is greater than the total population of North America. At American colleges and universities, only 5% of undergraduates are pursuing degrees in science or engineering, compared with 42% of university students in China. India routinely graduates four times as many college students with engineering skills as the United States. Microsoft, Mary Cullinane, 2010

  4. The new generation of learners must • Sell to the world; buy from the world • Work for international companies • Manage employees from other cultures and countries • Collaborate with people all over the world in joint ventures • Compete with people on the other side of the world for jobs and markets • Master frequent new hardware, software and information technologies • Bring creativity and problem-solving skills to a variety of jobs and work environments Microsoft, Mary Cullinane , 2010

  5. 21st Century Learning and Thinking Skills within 21st Century Context The Partnership for 21st Century Learning http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ • 21st Century Content • Global awareness • Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy • Civic literacy • Health and wellness awareness • 21st Century Learning and Thinking Skills • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills • Communication Skills • Creativity and Innovation Skills • Collaboration Skills • Information and Media Literacy Skills • Contextual Learning Skills

  6. We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist . . . Using technologies that haven’t been invented . . . To solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet . . . g David Warlick, Connect

  7. ICT* Standards • ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) National Education Technology Standards: • NETS for Students • NETS for Teachers • NETS for Administrators • Proposed Idaho ICT Standards Approved! *Information and Communication Technology

  8. ISTE Teacher Standard #1:Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity • Wordle(lesson plan from ReadWriteWeb) • Google Squared • Photosynth (a “new view” of photographs) • One in 8 million(New York Times interviews) • The Places We Live • Info graphics (Data Visualization) • Virtual Field Trips(Smithsonian Paleobiology site) • Prezi, Animoto, VoiceThread

  9. ISTE Teacher Standard #2:Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments • 100 Helpful Web Tools for Every Kind of Learner • Use classroom friendly utilities like View Pure • Use a web page to extend learning • Rachel Schmidt’s website • Shannon Phillips’ website • Kate Stucker’s website

  10. ISTE Teacher Standard #3:Model digital age work and learning • Model efficient navigation and use of the Internet and electronic resources (e.g., Google advanced search) • Use web-based organizational tools (e.g., MS OneNote, Diigo) • Use digital devices for work & learning (e.g., ebook reader, smart phone, USB drive, iPad)

  11. ISTE Teacher Standard #4:Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility • Martin Luther King website • Hoax Websites • Model and teach evaluating website credibility • Sample instructional video • Who is Net? • Library wiki Search Tools • Model acknowledging and citing sources for all media types

  12. ISTE Teacher Standard #5:Engage in professional growth and leadership • Acknowledge that you will not know everything, but know how to find out! (e.g., model use of “Help” menus, and web-based tutorials such as Common Craft Videos) • Make the time and take the time to expand what you know (classes, blogs, PLCs)

  13. Training Opportunities • Teaching 21st Century Skills • Microsoft Free Tools.. Free Yes, Free • http://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/teachers/guides/Pages/free-tools.aspx • Free Software for Teachers • Kodu • Math Worksheet Generator • Photosynth • Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 • Songsmith • Mouse Mischief • Movie Maker • Auto Collage

  14. More ICT Resources • Videos • I teach, therefore you learn(4:07 minutes) • Dr. Yong Zhao’s presentation (about 45 minutes) • Changing Educational Paradigms(11:40 minutes) • Changing to Learn (5:37 minutes) • Websites • The Partnership for 21st Century Learning • Activities & Blogs: applying ICT in the classroom • Virtual Summer Camp for Teachers • Pursuit of Technology Integration Happiness • Teacher Training Videos

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