This document discusses bringing 21st century technologies into the classroom. It outlines how students now learn in a hyper-connected world and technology can no longer be relegated to a peripheral role. The document promotes a 21st century education model focused on core subjects plus skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and digital literacy. It provides various examples of technologies and online tools that can be used to engage students, including blogs, wikis, podcasting and online research databases.
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Clip from a video created by Rutgers University introducing their new humanities building.
Read the P21 Framework Definitions Document at http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents/p21_framework_definitions_052909.pdf
One famous example is Wiki-pedia, an online encyclopedia with no “authors” but millions of contributors and editors.
Wiki : Bergmann Science Science Class Wiki Teacher : Chris Bergmann School : Kinard Middle School ( Website ) Description : Middle School Science Website resource with class resources, videos, pictures and much more! Topic: Science, Physical Science
The discussion tab on the home page of the Bergman Science Class Wiki… Wiki : Bergmann Science Science Class Wiki Teacher : Chris Bergmann School : Kinard Middle School ( Website ) Description : Middle School Science Website resource with class resources, videos, pictures and much more! Topic: Science, Physical Science
Wiki: 2nd Grade Class Wiki Teacher: S. Ibrahim School: Elementary School in Southern California, USA Description: A site to provide an audience for 2nd graders to share their learning with the world! Visitors must log in with a user name and password to see students’ work.
One second grade student’s page from the class. Only people with sign in information can view Alexis’ content. Wiki: 2nd Grade Class Wiki Teacher: S. Ibrahim School: Elementary School in Southern California, USA Description: A site to provide an audience for 2nd graders to share their learning with the world! Visitors must log in with a user name and password to see students’ work.
Wiki: ABC Learning Resources Centre Teachers: Jennifer Garcia and Judith Shorrocks School: Academia Britanica Cuscatleca, Santa Tecla, El Salvador Description: This is our learning resources centre/library website. We are building a strong collection of resources for the community.
Educause flyer located at http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7036.pdf
Ning created by Jim Burke, author of numerous books about teaching ELA. Visit English Companion at: http://englishcompanion.ning.com
YouTube video of student dressed as Abraham Lincoln reciting the Gettysburg Address. Civil War images help illustrate the words of the speech.