1. 21 st Century Skills in my Classroom ESU#3 August 4, 2010 Facilitated by: Pam Krambeck and Debbie Schraeder, ESU#3

2. This session will overview the 21st Century themes and learning skills. Learning and innovation skills increasingly are being recognized as the skills that separate students who are prepared for complex life and work environments in the 21st century, and those who are not. A focus on creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration is essential to prepare students for their future. Lesson ideas for helping students acquire these necessary skills, as well as facilitated idea sharing regarding implementation of 21st Century skills will be part of this session. 2010ESU #32

3. 2010ESU #33 As you share, say: Name and district assignment What you think of when you hearthe term “21 st Century Skills” Who’s in the Room?

4. 2010ESU #3 Agenda  Welcome and Opening  21 st Century Skills Framework- an overview  A Well-Rounded Education for a Flat World  Technology Exploration  Learning and Innovation  Media Literacy  Communication and Collaboration

5. What is the Framework for 21 st Century Skills? http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

6. 20 th Century Education Model http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

7.  Accountability and Adaptability  Self-Direction  Social Responsibility  Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking  Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution  Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity  Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills  Communication Skills  Information and Media Literacy Learning Skills

8. “ This is a story about the big public conversation the nation is not having about education… whether an entire generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish good information from bad, or speak a language other than English.” How to Build a Student for the 21 st Century, TIME Magazine, December 18, 2006 Why 21st Century Skills? 20108ESU #3

9. 1.Read poster and complete follow-up activity and/or discussion question(s). 2.Every 8 minutes, you will move to a new chart. 21 st Century Skills “Gallery Walk and Talk” Can we apply any of the practices discussed? How do we prepare for the future?

10. A Well-Rounded Education in a Flat World Digital Tagging 1.Tag the text while reading: New/important information (Highlight Text Tool) I don’t agree(Cross Out Text Tool) Notetaking/think about(Sticky Note) Wow!(Callout Tool) Doodle(Pencil Tool) 2. Compare and discuss taggings. 3.Process the effectiveness of the strategy: How did the Digital Tagging help you understand what the article was saying?

11. 201011 Without collaborative skills and relationships, it is not possible to learn and to continue to learn as much as you need to know to improve. -Michael Fullan

12. Did You Know 3.0 12 You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9nmUB2qls 2010ESU #3

13. Technology Match 1.Each participant takes 3-4 “word” cards. 2.Match the word with its definition. 3.Discuss as a group. 4.Brainstorm other ways to engage students using 21 st Century Skills.

14. Thoughts to take you into a break… We learn best by doing… our deepest insights and understandings come from action, followed by reflection and the search for improvement… the journey may not be an easy one, but it is certainly one worth taking. - Learning by Doing pages 2 and 12

15. Resource ExplorationWeb-based ResourcesShared ResourcesResource ExplorationWeb-based ResourcesShared Resources 2010ESU #315

16. Thank you! Debbie Schraeder, ESU#3 dschraeder@esu3.orgdschraeder@esu3.org 402- 597-4865 Contact us if you have any questions, suggestions, etc. 201016ESU #3 Pam Krambeck, ESU#3 pkrambeck@esu3.orgpkrambeck@esu3.org 402- 597-4876