Discussion starter for group of educators pondering how global changes must bring about classroom changes.

1. What is a 21st Century Learner What’s Different?

2. What modern elements impact 21st century learners Flat world – outsources rather than layered business models

3. What modern elements impact 21st century learners Fast pace change – must be quick to adapt

4. What modern elements impact 21st century learners © www.mcall.com Shift from product to service

5. What modern elements impact 21st century learners © www.huddle.net Online collaboration – remote group members, group document editing, global projects, file-sharing, teleconferencing, discussions, chats, peer-to-peer file sharing

6. What modern elements impact 21st century learners Modularity – ability to transfer learning to career changes and new demands Bilingualism or ability to easily translate languages Global awareness Data mining the Internet Finance, economy, business savvy – world trade, entrepreneurial skills Globalization, world banks Sustainability; green energy awareness; pollution concerns Changes in agriculture, water resources, transportation

7. What other elements of our modern world compel education to adapt its teaching for 21st Century learners? You tell me

8. What specifically can we do to help 21st Century learner? What can technology in the classroom do to help the 21stCentury learner? You tell me