This document discusses the need to transform education for 21st century learners. It notes that today's students learn differently than in the past, preferring multimedia and social/interactive learning. However, the current education system still focuses on standardized testing and single-subject mastery. To better prepare students for modern careers and life, the document argues education must shift to teaching skills like problem-solving, creativity and collaboration over specific content knowledge. This will help close the disconnect between how students learn now and how teachers currently teach.
8. ReThink.
Kevin Kneisley
kneisley@mac.com
May 2008
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9. ReThink.
Make our
Vision 20/20
Kevin Kneisley
kneisley@mac.com
May 2008
Sunday, July 5, 2009
10. Today’s Challenge
Creating a 21st century learning environment that
engages students…
…and prepares them for life and success in the 21st
century.
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11. The Teaching & Learning Disconnect
21st Century Learners 20th Century Teachers
Prefer receiving information quickly Prefer slow and controlled release
from multiple multimedia sources. of information from limited sources.
Prefer multitasking. Prefer single or limited tasking.
Prefer to provide text before pictures,
Prefer processing pictures, sounds, and video before text. sounds, and video.
Prefer to provide information linearly, logically, and
Prefer random access to hyperlinked multimedia information.
sequentially.
Prefer students to work independently
Prefer to interact/network simultaneously with many others. rather than network and interact.
Prefer to learn “just-in-time.” Prefer to teach “just-in-case” (it’s on the exam).
Prefer learning that is engaging, relevant, instantly useful, and
fun. Prefer to teach to the curriculum guide and standardized tests.
*Ian Jukes and Anita Dosaj, The InfoSavvy Group, February 2003
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12. Century Shifts
20th Century Expectations 21st Century Reality and Requirements
One or two jobs in a life-long career.
Mastery of one academic, civic, or economic field.
A teaching model based on subject matter mastery.
An assessment model based on standardized exams
that test subject matter mastery.
Consumers of content.
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13. Century Shifts
20th Century Expectations 21st Century Reality and Requirements
One or two jobs in a life-long career. 10-15 jobs, more than one career.
Mastery of one academic, civic, or economic field. Flexibility and adaptability.
Information & communication skills, thinking & problem-
A teaching model based on subject matter mastery.
solving skills, interpersonal & self-directional skills.
An assessment model based on standardized exams Authentic, structured, iterative demonstrations of student
that test subject matter mastery. understandings.
Consumers of content. Creators of content.
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14. Century Shifts
20th Century Expectations 21st Century Reality and Requirements
One or two jobs in a life-long career. 10-15 jobs, more than one career.
Mastery of one academic, civic, or economic field. Flexibility and adaptability.
Information & communication skills, thinking & problem-
A teaching model based on subject matter mastery.
solving skills, interpersonal & self-directional skills.
An assessment model based on standardized exams Authentic, structured, iterative demonstrations of student
that test subject matter mastery. understandings.
Consumers of content. Creators of content.
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15. Century Shifts
20th Century Expectations 21st Century Reality and Requirements
One or two jobs in a life-long career. 10-15 jobs, more than one career.
Mastery of one academic, civic, or economic field. Flexibility and adaptability.
Information & communication skills, thinking & problem-
A teaching model based on subject matter mastery.
solving skills, interpersonal & self-directional skills.
An assessment model based on standardized exams Authentic, structured, iterative demonstrations of student
that test subject matter mastery. understandings.
Consumers of content. Creators of content.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
16. Century Shifts
20th Century Expectations 21st Century Reality and Requirements
One or two jobs in a life-long career. 10-15 jobs, more than one career.
Mastery of one academic, civic, or economic field. Flexibility and adaptability.
Information & communication skills, thinking & problem-
A teaching model based on subject matter mastery.
solving skills, interpersonal & self-directional skills.
An assessment model based on standardized exams Authentic, structured, iterative demonstrations of student
that test subject matter mastery. understandings.
Consumers of content. Creators of content.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
17. Century Shifts
20th Century Expectations 21st Century Reality and Requirements
One or two jobs in a life-long career. 10-15 jobs, more than one career.
Mastery of one academic, civic, or economic field. Flexibility and adaptability.
Information & communication skills, thinking & problem-
A teaching model based on subject matter mastery.
solving skills, interpersonal & self-directional skills.
An assessment model based on standardized exams Authentic, structured, iterative demonstrations of student
that test subject matter mastery. understandings.
Consumers of content. Creators of content.
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18. “…if we teach today as we taught
yesterday, we rob our children of
-John Dewey
tomorrow.”
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19. “…if we teach today as we taught
yesterday, we rob our children of
-John Dewey
tomorrow.”
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20. Then
phones tivo pda movies :* web movies
ps3 & xbox instant messaging bluetooth
blackberry :P records
fax books email mtv
pda games :) cable tv
car dvd tv cnn pagers
video conf. cd/dvd vhs
magazines tm SMS
Web 2.0 2nd Life pen & paper satellite tv
iPod satellite radio wifi computers cassette
MySpace wii smart phones iPhone VoIP
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21. Now
phones tivo pda movies :* web movies
ps3 & xbox instant messaging bluetooth
blackberry :P records
fax books email mtv
pda games :) cable tv
car dvd tv cnn pagers
video conf. cd/dvd vhs
magazines tm SMS
Web 2.0 2nd Life pen & paper satellite tv
iPod satellite radio wifi computers cassette
MySpace wii smart phones iPhone VoIP
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23. Who Are These Students?
Generation Y Millennials Echo Boomers Thumb Generation
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24. The 21st Century Student
Creative - Mobile - Multitasking - Collaborative -
Productive
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25. They are digital creators as well as consumers...
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26. They are digital creators as well as consumers...
Digital Tools They Use...
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27. They are digital creators as well as consumers...
Digital Tools They Use...
Digital Applications They Know...
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28. They are digital creators as well as consumers...
Digital Tools They Use...
Digital Applications They Know...
Digital Distribution Methods They Prefer...
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29. They are digital creators as well as consumers...
Digital Tools They Use...
Digital Applications They Know...
Digital Distribution Methods They Prefer...
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32. Learn By
social comedy radio news technology podcast rock
talk humor internet politics entertainment indie
movies npr media alternative travel electronic history
commentary art computers interviews kcrw sports
funny german public radio art mac books life food
latin fun football family buddhism reviews music
independent culture pop education mp3 film linux
blog love animals english chemistry kids christianity
tech baseball photography cinema dj debates
software travel geek electronica folk live guitar show
canada games electro stories dance commentaries rap
voice memos soul interview basketball business
recording marketing rants blues science liberal
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33. Learn By
social comedy radio news technology podcast rock
talk humor internet politics entertainment indie
movies npr media alternative travel electronic history
commentary art computers interviews kcrw sports
funny german public radio art mac books life food
latin fun football family buddhism reviews music
independent culture pop education mp3 film linux
blog love animals english chemistry kids christianity
tech baseball photography cinema dj debates
software travel geek electronica folk live guitar show
canada games electro stories dance commentaries rap
voice memos soul interview basketball business
recording marketing rants blues science liberal
Sunday, July 5, 2009
34. Learn By & Watching...
social comedy radio news technology podcast rock
talk humor internet politics entertainment indie
movies npr media alternative travel electronic history
commentary art computers interviews kcrw sports
funny german public radio art mac books life food
latin fun football family buddhism reviews music
independent culture pop education mp3 film linux
blog love animals english chemistry kids christianity
tech baseball photography cinema dj debates
software travel geek electronica folk live guitar show
canada games electro stories dance commentaries rap
voice memos soul interview basketball business
recording marketing rants blues science liberal
Sunday, July 5, 2009
35. Learn By & Watching...
social comedy radio news technology podcast rock
talk humor internet politics entertainment indie
movies npr media alternative travel electronic history
commentary art computers interviews kcrw sports
funny german public radio art mac books life food
latin fun football family buddhism reviews music
independent culture pop education mp3 film linux
blog love animals english chemistry kids christianity
tech baseball photography cinema dj debates
software travel geek electronica folk live guitar show
canada games electro stories dance commentaries rap
voice memos soul interview basketball business
recording marketing rants blues science liberal
Sunday, July 5, 2009
39. Understanding Digital Kids (DKs) Teaching & Learning
in the New Digital Landscape
By Ian Jukes, The InfoSavvy Group - May 2005
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40. Books
Internet
Simulations
Blogs
Podcasting
Digital Creations
Understanding Digital Kids (DKs) Teaching & Learning
in the New Digital Landscape
By Ian Jukes, The InfoSavvy Group - May 2005
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49. “The world around us isn't waiting for us to make gradual
transitions. It's making revolutionary, not evolutionary,
transitions every 5 to 10 years. I don't think the "get a few
teachers on board this year, another few next year,
another few next year" model isn't up to the challenge.”
Author Unknown
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