Enrichment 2.0

MICHELLE ECKSTEINEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

BOULDER, COLORADO

© 2007 Michelle Eckstein All Rights Reserved

Gifted and Talented Education for the 21st Century

Education in the 21st Century


We are preparing our children for a future that is full of unknowns.

What do children need to do today to prepare for an unpredictable future?

“The most important thing we can realize, is that although technology is changing, it is the nature of information that must be the guiding principal for retooling education for the 21st Century.” (David Warlick)

Pedagogy and Best Practices


Enrichment 2.0 is based on the newest pedagogy regarding instructional technology and best practices in gifted education.

• Flat Classroom Model based on Thomas Friedman’s Flat World

• Joseph Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model of Enrichment Clusters

• Bloom’s taxonomy for high level thinking skills• Authentic, constructivist learning methodology

21st Century Constructivist Learning


Has many resources available to a student Engages students in experiences that challenge their

previous conceptions of their existing knowledge Allows student responses to drive lessons Encourages questioning by asking open-ended

questions Uses terminology such as "classify", "analyze", and

"create" Encourages and accepts student autonomy and

initiative Uses primary sources along with interactive materials Insists on clear expression in communication from

students Is connected and collaborative


What are Enrichment Clusters?


• Internet based learning groups• Multi –grade, interest focused groups• Opportunities for students to work in

areas of strength• Focused toward the production of real

world products or services• Modeled after the ways in which

knowledge utilization, thinking skills, and interpersonal relations take place in the real world.


Where do Enrichment Clusters begin?



Students will formulate their own questions within a topic area

Students will connected and collaborative technologies: blogs, wikis, podcasts, vodcasts, internet research skills

Students will create authentic products to present their conclusions

No Boundaries


Wide range of individuals can participate: Gifted students from rural areas can collaborate with

other gifted students. Gifted students can collaborate with students from

different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Adult mentors outside immediate community can

provide feedback and scaffolding. International experts and professionals can support

and enhance learning. Students with extremely unique interests can find like

minded peers within a larger community of learners.

Sample Topics


Visit the Enrichment 2.0 Wiki to explore and share resources for creating Enrichment 2.0 clusters.

http://enrichment2.wikispaces.com/

Tools of the Enrichment 2.0 Cluster


GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

MICHELLE ECKSTEINEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

BOULDER, COLORADO [email protected]

WWW.TALENTEDANDGIFTED.NET


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