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Presentation given to the Half Hollow Hills Board of EducationNovember 19, 2007Status of the Instructional Computing program
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21st Century Learning:an HHH Technology
Perspective
Half Hollow Hills
Board of Education Meeting
November 19, 2007
Learning for the 21st Century Emphasis on learning skills, 21st century tools, global awareness, and other elements of 21st century curriculum can — and should — coexist with core content. "Both [basic and 21st century skills] are essential, … and, when taught concurrently, one reinforces the other."
Partnership for 21st Century Skills Public-private organization
Business and community leaders, educators, administrators, and parents
Formed in 2002 Mandated to create “model of learning that incorporates 21st century skills into our system of education”
Elements of 21st Century Learning
1.Core SubjectsExpand focus beyond "basic competency" to understanding academic content at much higher levels
Elements of 21st Century Learning2. Learning Skills:
• Thinking critically• Applying knowledge to new situations• Comprehending new ideas• Analyzing information• Communicating• Collaborating• Solving problems• Making decisions
Elements of 21st Century Learning
3. 21st Century ToolsIncorporating informationand communication technologiesinto education at all levels
Elements of 21st Century Learning4. 21st Century Context
• Experiences relevant to students' lives
• Experiences connected with the world• Experiences based on authentic
projects
Elements of 21st Century Learning
5.21st Century Content• Global Awareness• Financial, Business and
Economic Literacy• Civic Literacy
Elements of 21st Century Learning
6.Assessments that Measure 21st Century Skills• Balancing traditional tests with
classroom assessments to measure range of students' skills
• Using technology-based assessments to deliver immediate feedback
The New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce
Profile of Successful Workers Top academic performance Creative and innovative Able to learn quickly
National Center on Education and the Economy
So, what are we doing??
Technology Initiatives 07-08 eBoards Teacher laptop pilot Projectors Technology Literacy Assessment Keyboarding grades 3 and 4 Professional Development Electronic Gradebook LIU Partnership
eBoards
Communication tool between home and school Photos of classwork Resources for parents
Student work Geography webquest Where in the world?
Motivation and notes Question of the week, Calc AB
Art
Videos -
Art History podcasts
McDonald’s Honorable Mention Texture Portraits - Computer GraphicsComputer Graphics
i-Charts - Computer GraphicsPhoto Montages -
Science Curriculum
Podcast Wikis
Online Bio Textbook Animal adaptations
Foreign Language
Video conference with France Podcasts and Vodcasts
Vocabulary and Skits
Language Arts
Authentic writing experiences Blogs in the writing process
Harry Potter Middle East
Contributing to a global community
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Social Studies
Online resources to support curriculum
Civil Rights podcasts Public Service announcement
Keyboarding
Grades 4 and 3
Teacher Laptop Pilot
51 teachers K-12 received a laptop
Teachers also get a projector for their classroom
Teachers participate in17.5 hours of additional professional development
Professional Development
Tech course content models integration Classes connected to curriculum Going Green How-to videos Use of Web 2 tools
Wikis Blogs Slideshare Bubbleshare
Atomic Learning
Effect on Students and Parents
Continued integration of tech into curriculum
Creation of content by students and teachers Students have wide audience for their work
Increased communication between school and home eBoards Parent Portal and Electronic gradebook
Students learning 21st Century skills
Thank you, Gracias,
Merci, Danke, 谢谢 ,
ありがとう , Hanktay ouyayfor all you have done
to get us to this point,
and for your continued support!!!!
Global awareness
Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues
Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions, and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work, and community contexts
Promoting the study of languages other than English as a tool for understanding other nations and cultures
Financial, economic, and business literacy
Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices
Understanding the role of the economy and the role of business in the economy
Applying appropriate 21st century skills to function as a productive contributor within an organizational setting
Integrating oneself within and adapting continually to our nation's evolving economic and business environment
Civic Literacy
Being an informed citizen to participate effectively in government
Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national, and global levels
Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions
Applying 21st century skills to make intelligent choices as a citizen
Partnership for 21st Century Skills Key Partners
US Department of Education Appalachian Technology in Education Consortium
Strategic Partners Amer. Assoc. of School Librarians Consortium for School Networking International Society for Technology in Education
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