All Discussions Tagged '21st' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T04:52:37Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=21st&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDeeper Learning MOOCtag:www.classroom20.com,2013-12-16:649749:Topic:9848972013-12-16T17:11:22.565ZKaren Fasimpaurhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/kfasimpaur
<p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-0266b75b-fc62-8f06-8020-887374012589" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I am writing to let you know about…</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" id="docs-internal-guid-0266b75b-fc62-8f06-8020-887374012589"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I am writing to let you know about</span> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">a free, flexible, nine-week online course that will allow educators to learn about deeper learning and how it can be put into practice.</span> <span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The</span> <a href="http://dlmooc.deeper-learning.org" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Deeper Learning MOOC (DLMOOC)</span></a> <span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">will begin January 20, 2014 and is being facilitated by High Tech High, Peer 2 Peer University, the MIT Media Lab, and the Deeper Learning Community of Practice.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We particularly encourage groups of educators to sign up together to get the most out of this experience.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Three features of our MOOC (massive, open, online course) that I think are interesting:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This is a MOOC about deeper learning, but it’s also a MOOC that aspires to model deeper learning. Some MOOCs mostly utilize an outdated “sage on the stage” pedagogy. We are hoping participants will lean forward and actively participate, not lean back and passively receive information.</span></p>
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<p><br/><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You can sign up now at</span> <a href="http://dlmooc.deeper-learning.org" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">http://dlmooc.deeper-learning.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. A syllabus and more information is also available there. Please share this information with other educators you know. Thank you!</span></p>
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<p class="p1">This <i>Classroom </i><span class="s1"><i>2</i></span><i>.0: The Book</i> chapter can be downloaded <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/102754377/Sean-Thompson-Project-Based-Learning" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p class="p1">Please give this a read and help me get published. It has been a wonderful opportunity being part of Classroom 2.0's Book Project.</p>
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<p class="p1"><b>Summary</b></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">By considering the responsibilities we…</span></p>
<p class="p1">This <i>Classroom </i><span class="s1"><i>2</i></span><i>.0: The Book</i> chapter can be downloaded <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/102754377/Sean-Thompson-Project-Based-Learning" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p class="p1">Please give this a read and help me get published. It has been a wonderful opportunity being part of Classroom 2.0's Book Project.</p>
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<p class="p1"><b>Summary</b></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">By considering the responsibilities we share online and in the creation, remixing and sharing of our </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">work and in all aspects of our use of online media we can lay the foundations and understandings</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">for our students and communities for greater safety and more advanced learning outcomes. I will</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">offer a discussion of these concepts, with real world examples and references to the work of others</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">before sharing an example of how social learning and integration has been managed in one of my</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">classrooms through the execution of project based learning before finally offering a free, online</span></p>
<p class="p2">Responsible Usage Agreement Teacher Assistant for you to use or adapt for your own use. This</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">will highlight the issues relevant to embarking on a platform for any school interested in embarking</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">on an integration program geared towards engendering 21st century skills and responsible digital</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">citizenship.</span></p>
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<p class="p3"><b>Grade level(s):</b></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">1-12</span></p>
<p class="p3"><b>Specifc learning objectives:</b></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">International Society for Technology in Education’s National Education</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Technology Standards:</span></p>
<p class="p2">• Digital Citizenship</p>
<p class="p2">• Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">and ethical behavior.</span></p>
<p class="p2">• Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology</p>
<p class="p2">• Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">productivity</span></p>
<p class="p2">• Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning</p>
<p class="p2">• Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship</p> More Collaboration means less Collaboration Softwaretag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-21:649749:Topic:8314412012-04-21T22:14:13.328ZKeith Tompkinshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KeithTompkins
<p>We developed a community portal with robust resources to allow you to work in groups as educators, students or parents. As a long time educator and now educational technology consultant I've reversed my original belief that one off tools served our ultimate goals. I now believe based on limited time, knowledge, support etc. we need all inclusive resources to connect, create, edit, share, save, communicate and collaborate. Add to this the ability to archive, retrieve history and receive…</p>
<p>We developed a community portal with robust resources to allow you to work in groups as educators, students or parents. As a long time educator and now educational technology consultant I've reversed my original belief that one off tools served our ultimate goals. I now believe based on limited time, knowledge, support etc. we need all inclusive resources to connect, create, edit, share, save, communicate and collaborate. Add to this the ability to archive, retrieve history and receive notifications of all the happenings means more collaboration = less collaboration software.</p>
<p><strong>No risk, no cost check us out at <a href="http://www.groups4schools.com" target="_blank">www.groups4schools.com</a></strong></p> Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent...tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-02-24:649749:Topic:8099882012-02-24T03:20:37.011ZKevin S.https://www.classroom20.com/profile/KevinS
<p>Hey all, </p>
<p>I have a great parent at my school who recently (a few hours ago) wrote a letter to their child's sixth grade teachers, principal, two likeminded parents, and myself (their childs "tech teacher"). The letter was regarding a project I'm doing with them. </p>
<p>Here it is. I edited names/school. And the CAPS are hers, not mine. :)</p>
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<p><em>I have heard that the students are being required to use the computer to create the visual portion of their hero…</em></p>
<p>Hey all, </p>
<p>I have a great parent at my school who recently (a few hours ago) wrote a letter to their child's sixth grade teachers, principal, two likeminded parents, and myself (their childs "tech teacher"). The letter was regarding a project I'm doing with them. </p>
<p>Here it is. I edited names/school. And the CAPS are hers, not mine. :)</p>
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<p><em>I have heard that the students are being required to use the computer to create the visual portion of their hero stories.[My daughter] would so much rather engage in REAL art to do so. I have heard others would prefer it also,such as [another boy] and [another girl], and perhaps more.</em></p>
<div><em>I could go on and on about my thoughts on over-reliance of technology but I will keep it brief.Our children are spending too much time staring at a screen and pushing a button to have a computer give them some computer program's version of the world, to the absolute detriment of their spirits.They are becoming one dimensional,stifled and detached from the beautiful world around them.Many recent publications by educators and child development specialists expound upon the negative effects of too much computer.Here with this hero project is a chance for the students to be truly creative,nourished by the richness of touch,smell,color,manual dexterity skills and the stimulation of their imaginations.I think they would really enjoy NOT staring at a screen for a change.</em></div>
<div><em>[School Name] is supposed to be a place that enriches and develops the whole child in a multitude of ways.In my opinion,doing an art project on a computer is just "more of the same".I request that [my daughter] and whomever else is longing to be nourished by a truly creative,messy,tactile,</em><em>physical and satisfying endeavor be allowed to do so.</em></div>
<div><em>Thank you,</em></div>
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<div>BACKGROUND. :)</div>
<div> Project in a nutshell: The students are writing "Hero's Journey" stories- learning about mythology. They'll also be performing, in time period appropriate attire, props, etc. for their parents one night as a gallery. My involvement is, in essence, the scenery. I wanted to do something truly unique and new. So I decided to create an immersive experience with their presentation. This is not a PowerPoint-like presentation. The goal is use Video Projection Mapping- Google it to learn more about it. I stumbled upon it on YouTube and was impressed. It requires a great deal of ingenuity to say the least.</div>
<div> I'm posting this rant to 1.) vent and 2.) I know myself better than to auto-reply- I'm way to passionate about this subject than to fire off a quick response. This is an effort to formulate and craft my response.</div>
<div> I guess this just frustrates me so much because all of the proects I've done with them this year. Some of these parents aren't seeing the value in all this. Where do I begin?</div>
<div> Over the course of my time with with them this year, students have scrippted, recorded, editing, mixed, and mastered Public Service Announcements. They've Skyped with NASA scientists and created project files in Google Earth that have taken them around the globe, retracing routes of explorers, uploading photographs, and "journal" entries. We've worked alongside a local architect to design an outdoor classroom for our school with some grant money. These kids know Google SketchUp better than any high schooler I know.</div>
<div> I believe I've taught them well. I've verbalized to them the significance of having these skills. They see where it is applicable in the real world. And, most importantly, the've been trained by an adult to demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY when using technlogy. The kids know the do's and don't of social media. They know how they should handle themselves online. They know what Cyberbullying is and what it looks like. I've explained to them, in a circle, away from the screens, that each avatar represents a real human being. A person, just like them. This topic should be at the forefront of our students technology experience. Study's do show that screen time has deminised such a essential human quality as empathy. Heck, I've seen it, too.</div>
<div> You can't blame parents for their skepticism; after all, they've seen kids use "technology"at home. To them, it always looks a lot like Angry Birds, txting, or Facebook. I'd like to know what you all think. What would you say? Or, how would you respond. I need to vent here (clearly) and wait until tomorrow to respond- I know myself better than to "auto-reply". I'm far too passionate about this topic to do so.</div>
<div> Writing this has been beneficial and the process has helped me. Thanks for reading and I'd love to hear what you think. And, honestly, I really like this parent. I've had older sibilings of this student. It's a good family and she's never been one to cause issues. Their daughter is extremely bright, but I'm guess that the daughter may be way beyond her comfort zone here. I can see the other two students feeling uneasy, too. They're very bright.</div>
<div> For the students, I'll share with them that this is my first time, too. I've already spent countless hours learning, reading, researching this concept in an effort to create something truly unique. I'm uncomfortable with this project myself. It's a risk. I've never done it, nor do I know anyone who does. </div>
<div> I just didn't want it to be <em>"just more of the same"</em>.</div>
<div> Kevin</div>
<div> PS- Usually, I'd of just taken to Twitter. ;)</div> Reasons Why Facebook is Revolutionizing Educationtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-10-12:649749:Topic:7612962011-10-12T23:43:41.795ZMed Kharbachhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MedKharbach
<p>I know all of you have a Facebook account , but as educators have you ever wondered how we can better benefit from this social network in our teaching ? I have been working on a paper in this regard and I want to share with you its findings. Check out </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/10/reasons-why-facebook-is-revolutionizing.html">Reasons Why Facebook is Revolutionizing Education</a></p>
<p>I know all of you have a Facebook account , but as educators have you ever wondered how we can better benefit from this social network in our teaching ? I have been working on a paper in this regard and I want to share with you its findings. Check out </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/10/reasons-why-facebook-is-revolutionizing.html">Reasons Why Facebook is Revolutionizing Education</a></p> 21st Century School or Districttag:www.classroom20.com,2011-09-21:649749:Topic:7532742011-09-21T22:08:15.656ZDiana Hansenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DianaHansen
Great post from Edutopia on how to become a 21st century school or district. What steps are you taking or have you taken on this journey? <a href="http://bit.ly/oaGofL">http://bit.ly/oaGofL</a><br/>
Great post from Edutopia on how to become a 21st century school or district. What steps are you taking or have you taken on this journey? <a href="http://bit.ly/oaGofL">http://bit.ly/oaGofL</a><br/> 21st Century School at a 19th Century Pricetag:www.classroom20.com,2011-04-04:649749:Topic:6213442011-04-04T17:09:14.446ZKaty Scotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KatyScott
<p>With budget slashing across the country, a lot of schools are struggling to find the tools they need to create a 21st century school.</p>
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<p>But, in fact, your school can have 1:1 computing, ongoing tech training, a tech help desk, interactive whiteboards, an online school social network, student e-mail, classroom websites, and tech classes for as low as $55 per classroom.</p>
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<p>It just takes a little creativity -- check out my blog post,…</p>
<p>With budget slashing across the country, a lot of schools are struggling to find the tools they need to create a 21st century school.</p>
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<p>But, in fact, your school can have 1:1 computing, ongoing tech training, a tech help desk, interactive whiteboards, an online school social network, student e-mail, classroom websites, and tech classes for as low as $55 per classroom.</p>
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<p>It just takes a little creativity -- check out my blog post, <a href="http://digitaldollar.edublogs.org/2011/04/04/21st-century-school-at-a-19th-century-price/" target="_blank">21st Century School at a 19th Century Price</a>, for ideas on getting low-cost and no-cost technology into the classroom.</p>
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<p>Katy Scott</p>
<p><a href="http://digitaldollar.edublogs.org" target="_blank">Stretch Your Digital Dollar</a></p> 21st Century Technology Classtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-02-28:649749:Topic:6069682011-02-28T17:53:12.721ZCarol Sukoneckhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Carol
<p>I have been given the opportunity to develop a 21st century technology class for 6th grade. There are no restrictions on what I can or should teach. I am looking for input on topics that you feel should be included.</p>
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<p>The core curriculum will be based on ISTE NET-S. The class will be green. All work and resources will utilize the Cloud. Students coming into 6th grade are already familiar with Google Apps - Email and Document Sharing (wordprocessing). It is a given that…</p>
<p>I have been given the opportunity to develop a 21st century technology class for 6th grade. There are no restrictions on what I can or should teach. I am looking for input on topics that you feel should be included.</p>
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<p>The core curriculum will be based on ISTE NET-S. The class will be green. All work and resources will utilize the Cloud. Students coming into 6th grade are already familiar with Google Apps - Email and Document Sharing (wordprocessing). It is a given that Google Apps will be part of the curriculum and a more indepth use of the many tools will be taught.</p>
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<p>Social Networking should be included but in what form? Digital imaging - which online tools? Study Aids? Research tools? Which Web 2.0 tools? What else?</p>
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<p>I am anxious to get your input.</p>
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<p>Carol </p> The 21st century pedagogy teachers should be aware oftag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-22:649749:Topic:5852742011-01-22T00:54:12.861ZMed Kharbachhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MedKharbach
<a href="http://i56.tinypic.com/35k3229.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/35k3229.jpg"></img></a> Do you know that the 21st century pedagogy is completely different from the20th century one ? Have you ever asked yourself about the basic features of this pedagoy and to what extent your teaching reflects them ? I have covered thoughout a detailed post illustrated with interesting videos, diagrams and pictures the main features of the 21st century pedagogy and how teachers should be transforming their old traditional…
<a target="_blank" href="http://i56.tinypic.com/35k3229.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/35k3229.jpg"/></a>Do you know that the 21st century pedagogy is completely different from the20th century one ? Have you ever asked yourself about the basic features of this pedagoy and to what extent your teaching reflects them ? I have covered thoughout a detailed post illustrated with interesting videos, diagrams and pictures the main features of the 21st century pedagogy and how teachers should be transforming their old traditional teaching habits to the new digitally based ones . read more in <a href="http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/21st-century-pedagogy-teachers-should.html" target="_blank">The 21st century pedagogy teachers should be aware of</a> The 21st Century letter to educatorstag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-18:649749:Topic:5838302011-01-18T20:02:41.277ZMed Kharbachhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MedKharbach
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><p>This is an open letter to all educators , learn how to change your teaching habits and be an effective 21st century teacher .read more on <a href="http://educationaltech-med.blogspot.com/2011/01/21st-century-letter-to-educators.html?utm_source=BP_recent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 21st Century letter to educators…</a></p>
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