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1 Technology in the Classroom
21st Century… Technology in the Classroom

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3 21st Century Models “21st Century” is a current buzz word in ed.
We often hear of: 21st Century Classrooms/environments 21st Century learners 21st Century literacies What then, is the ‘21st Century’ framework?

4 LwICT If we think back to the MECY LwICT document, “21st Century” learning is framed by: Creative Thinking Skills Critical Thinking Skills Ethics and Responsibility Goal: Infuse LwICT into existing curriculum Obstacle: Existing Curricula = Current Paradigm

5 Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21)
Life and Career Skills Information, Media, and Technology Skills The 4 Cs The 3 Rs Support Systems

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7 Life and Career Skills Skills which make students stronger and more equipped for the global world Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility “navigational skills” for life

8 Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Information/media literacy ICT skills Think: LwICT supporting skills document

9 Learning and Innovation Skills (4Cs)
Collaboration, Creativity, Communication and Critical Thinking These are considered the key skills that students should use as they learn content Knowing one’s own learning process and being able to problem solve make learning content possible

10 The 3 “R”s Reading, Writing and Arithmetic/Mathematics
The 3 “R”s represent core subjects Content and Themes of study 21st Century Themes of Study (P21): Global Awareness Financial, Economic and business literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy

11 Why? Teachers need to shift their thinking towards ‘macro’ goals:
Sustainability Global Awareness Improving Society Improving quality of life

12 Bloom’s Taxonomy

13 Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy

14 Via Bill Ferriter, Classroom teacher/Consultant

15 Learning Theory When we select a tool, we should be aware
of the context in which it will be used: -Learning Theory -Blooms Taxonomy -Specific Task/ Learning Outcome Think of some of the ICT tools that you enjoy using, use frequently, or imagine yourself using as a classroom teacher. Where do they fit in? Is it balanced?


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