1. Learning in the 21st Century
Presented by Malcolm Thomas Superintendent, Escambia School District
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2. experience average classroom

3. Our kids have tasted the honey.
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Our kids have tasted the honey.

4. 21st century …
learners
literacy
classroom

5. part 1
learners
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6. effective learners Independent learners
Focus on learning how to learn with technology
Motivated and engaged in self improvement

7. learners lifelong effective learners are… Lifelong learners
Can learn how to learn
Independent learners
Metacognitive
Intrinsically motivated
Focus on self improvement

8. natural navigators effective learners are… Natural navigators.

9. critical thinkers and evaluators
effective learners are…
critical thinkers and evaluators
Are critical thinkers.
Evaluate information for authenticity, relevance and bias.
Evaluate tools for applicability and effectiveness.
Intuitively filter and focus.

10. able to create something new
effective learners are…
Able to create something new and communicate those ideas with a wide audience in an appropriate way
Using multiple media to send a message
able to create something new

11. culture, time & distance
Effective learners are…
able to communicate and create across
culture, time & distance

12. global collaborators Effective learners are …
Time, space, location are not boundaries
Intercultural understanding
Successful collaboration around a focused goal

13. able to lead or follow Effective learners are…
able to lead or follow

14. no boundaries Effective learners have…

15. part 2
literacy

16. 21st century what is literacy?

17. outside life the classroom 21st century literacy includes…

18. interaction is expected
21st century literacy includes…
interaction is expected

19. increasingly digital 21st century literacy is…
Think pair share
increasingly digital

20. connected constantly 21st century literacy is…

21. Social media 21st century literacy includes…
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22. Part 3
classroom

23. in your classroom? what do 21st century learners experience

24. break down classroom walls
21st century classrooms …
break down classroom walls

25. focus on problem solving
21st century classrooms …
focus on problem solving

26. embrace digital tools 21st century classrooms …
embrace digital tools

27. real-world design challenges 21st century classrooms …

28.
authentic audience

29. networked and connected learning
networked
and connected learning

30. customized learning experience

31. make learning relevant
21st century classrooms …
make learning relevant

32. across all grade levels and subject areas
21st century classrooms …
across all grade levels and subject areas

34. Knowing is no longer enough
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