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