The document discusses how schools and teaching are changing in the 21st century due to changes in technology, access to information, and student needs. It outlines that teaching and learning are becoming more rigorous, relevant, collaborative, problem-solving, and authentic. It also discusses how Web 2.0 tools are shifting education to be more open, social, and focused on learning through conversation rather than lecture. Ten big shifts with Web 2.0 tools are described, including how content is more open, teaching is a 24/7 conversation, and students are readers and contributors rather than just consumers of information.
7. Our world is changing Our job market is changing Our technology is changing Our way to access information is changing Our ability to contribute is changing
20. Which is more information than the library of Congress 518,000 times
21. 3 networks x 24 hours x 365 days x 60 years = over 1.5 million hours Has produced more in 6 months
22. 165 million blogs in November of 2008 (which is about 165 million blogs more than in November of 2003)
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25. Our world is changing Our job market is changing Our technology is changing Our way to access information is changing Our ability to contribute is changing Our classroom is… changing?
31. “ What we are facing in education is a Crisis of Significance .” - Michael Wesch
32. Of 2007 HS Graduates nationwide… • 28% found school meaningful • 21% found school interesting • 39% said school will lead to success in their future And those were the students who graduated…
48. #5 Know “where” learning What are we going to ask on our tests, when our students are walking in with Google in their pocket? Are they going to be better questions than we ask today? David Warlick