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2. 21 ST CENTURY SCHOOLS “I'm calling on our nation's governors and state education chiefs to develop standards and assessments that don't simply measure whether students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem- solving and critical thinking and entrepreneurship and creativity.” President Barack Obama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10 th, 2009

4. Learning in the Future Will Involve Change in the educational setting Shift in instructional pedagogy More diverse methods of learning Graphic by Ken Costello http://www.chemistryland.com/CHM107/index.html

5. Methods of Instruction Schools need to restructure curriculum and pedagogy to place student engagement at the center of learning Lessons based upon key concepts grounded in events and issues relevant to students’ lives. he center of learning. Instructor becomes Facilitator Learning outcomes emphasize integration and application of learning

6. Integrated Studies Focus on Integrative Learning Combines curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are connected. Promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and knowledge retention. Enables students to develop multiple perspectives and understand impact of global interdependencies.

7. The 21 st Century Campus: New Landscapes for Learning Education will focus on interactions between learners and technologies creating learning spaces that are Internet-dependent and socially networked Diverse and highly flexible Customized for Individualized Learning

8. The 21 st Century Campus: New Landscapes for Learning Use of Hybrid and Blended Learning Environments Teaching in immersive environments

9. Video GamesSimulations Active/Field based 3D Virtual Worlds 21 st Century Methods of Learning

10. Virtual Education 3D Multiuser, virtual learning spaces will provide opportunities for Instructors and students to engage in inquiry- based learning activities and simulations not possible in traditional classrooms.

11. According to Gartner Research Firm: 80% of active Internet Users will be participating in a virtual world by the end of 2011 Gronstedt, A. (2007, August)

12. Educational Possibilities of Virtual Learning Environments Virtual field trips to places and events for cultural enrichment Experimentation and collaboration in virtual classrooms and social laboratories Role playing and simulation opportunities Activities and Assignments to develop complex problem-solving skills Students Can…

13. Visit a Museum in Germany Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden State Art Collection

14. Students in Architecture classes can build replicas of full scale structures and demolish them easily

15. Learn about space flight and navigation by visiting NASA’s International Spaceflight Museum

16. Learn how to Conduct Genealogical Research

17. Global Strategic Learning Teachers connect with educators across the globe via internet, distance learning, blogs and virtual field trips. Students engage in projects with students across borders and enter a global society Students learn about the similarities of other countries/states as well as learn to find value in their differences Students transition into the workplace with better communication skills and in-depth cultural understanding to enable successful competition in a global society.

18. 21 ST CENTURY SCHOOLS “I'm issuing a challenge to educators and lawmakers, parents and teachers alike: Let us all make turning around our schools our collective responsibility as Americans. And that will require new investments in innovative ideas.” President Barack Obama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10 th, 2009