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Building Forts and Fostering Innovation
Bryan L. Miller Director of Educational Technology
Pine Crest School
Designing a 21st Century Learning Experience for Global Leaders of the Future
at Pine Crest School June 24, 2014
Twitter: @EdTechNerd http://www.bryanLmiller.com
PLAY
Constructive Play !
• Organized • Goal Oriented • Thoughtfull
•Use materials/technology to create something
•Increase complexity with age
21st Century Skills and
Play
21st Century Skills
Hint: They start with “C”
The 4 C’s of 21st Century Skills
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Stop calling these skills “21st Century Skills”
Congratulations!
Yup! It relates to play as well
GUIDEFacilitate
The landscape of play has changed
It’s Okay!
Meet them
in the
middle
Then…Building tree houses
and forts in the woods
Now…Building forts and tree
houses in Minecraft
Then…Playing with action
figures or dolls
Now…They come to life
Then…Playing house
Now…Playing house
The Instructional
Diet
Use technology… in moderation
Fostering Innovation and Creativity
What can you do now?
Elementary School Years
Introduce skills
Lessons in sharing and cooperation set stage for effective teamwork
Use of emerging literacy skills to communicate ideas
Encourage to ask good questions and indulge curiosity
Provide time for free play!
Middle School Years
Ready for more complex challenges
Evaluation of online information sources to apply critical thinking skills
Engaging projects help focus attention on learning
Teaches life lessons about managing time, planning ahead, and working effectively with peers
Digital activities that invite creativity
High School Years
Problem-solving skills to tackle social or political issues
Provide advice about navigating the digital world and can locate, evaluate, and analyze online information
Create and share original content
Teach younger students how to be safe and responsible online
Bryan’s Top 5 Technology toys that promote
play and innovation
The Super Easy Edition!
Bryan’s Top 5 Technology toys that promote
play and innovation
The Super Easy Edition!
• More games that promote collaboration
• More games that promote creativity
• More physical games that incorporate technology
• Increase of tangibility in play utilizing technology
Ozobothttp://www.ozobot.com
Grades: 5-12
#4
Spherohttp://www.gosphero.com/education
Grades: PreK-12
#4
Osmohttp://www.playosmo.com
#3
Grades: PreK-3
MaKey MaKeyhttp://www.makeymakey.com
Grades: 3-12
#2
Littlebitshttp://www.littlebits.cc
#1
Grades: K-12
Thank You!Bryan L. Miller
Director of Educational Technology Pine Crest School
!Twitter: @EdTechNerd
http://www.bryanLmiller.com [email protected]