1. The 21 st Century Classroom Michelle Cheasty Supervisor of Instructional Technology and Information Systems Flemington- Raritan Regional Schools

2. The Digital Generations Project Today's kids are born digital -- born into a media-rich, networked world of infinite possibilities. But their digital lifestyle is about more than just cool gadgets; it's about engagement, self-directed learning, creativity, and empowerment. The Digital Generation Project tells their stories so that educators and parents can understand how kids learn, communicate, and socialize in very different ways than any previous generation. http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation

3. What are 21 st Century Skills Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Cooperation Creativity Competence

4. Framework

5. Traditional vs. Student- Centered Teacher is central focus Lecture/ Listen Independent work Monitor and correct Teacher answers questions Teacher driven topics Student is central focus Model/ Explore Collaborative experience Observe and redirect/ provide feedback Peers answer questions Student driven topics

6. Suggested Classroom Necessities Ceiling mounted wireless access point Ceiling mounted projector and data drop Projection screen/ whiteboard Teacher workstation VOiP Phone Data Drop(s) Printing/ scanning capability

8. The Curriculum Interdisciplinary Integrated Project- Based Utilize Tony Wagner’s seven survival skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence Agility and Adaptability Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral and Written Communication Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Cent ury_Education.htm

9. Students are digital natives, while teachers are digital immigrants Students will explore and embrace technology Students dive into the tech world the way digital immigrants used chemistry sets Students relate to “that which plugs in”

10. Web 2.0 tools Jott Twitter TeacherTube Google Tools Classroom 2.0 Clic Social Networking Go2Web20.net Wikipedia Wordle PollEverywhere.com Thinkquest Del.icio.us Wikis

11. A Different Classroom Projects address real- world problems Curriculum is interdisciplinary, project- based, and research- driven Service learning component Students self- directed Inter- and in- dependent learning Teachable moments

12. Not textbook driven Not teacher- centered Not traditional paper and pencil Not traditional lecture- based delivery of information

13. Vision and Mission Vision: New Jersey citizens have the requisite knowledge to live and work effectively in a complex and dynamic world Mission: The creation of a systemic approach to ensure that all New Jersey students are provided with the knowledge and skills to be able to function culturally, politically and economically in a global society

14. Self- Assessment Tool 14 screen self- assessment survey Asks questions about skill mastery, interdisciplinary instruction, and professional development http://www.p21.org/mileguide/

15. Thank You to AverMedia for providing the document camera and CDWG for providing the projector

16. Questions?

17. Resources http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_ 21st_Century_Education.htm http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_ 21st_Century_Education.htm http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/inde x.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1 50&Itemid=238 http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/inde x.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1 50&Itemid=238 http://techlearning.com/article/13832 http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

18. Contact Information Michelle Cheasty Supervisor of Instructional Technology and Information Systems Flemington Raritan Regional School District mcheasty@frsd.k12.nj.us