What are 21st Century Skills? How does Web 2.0 fit in? - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T16:05:06Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/what-are-21st-century-skills?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A314254&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFunny, just starting a disser…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-14:649749:Comment:3266732009-04-14T19:39:08.272ZLisa Mireleshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LisaMireles
Funny, just starting a dissertation and needing to define 21st century skills.<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.schoolchange.org/about_tony_wagner.html">Tony Wagner,</a> 21st century skills include: The Seven Surivival Skills for Careers, College, & Citizenship in the 21st Century include:<br />
1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving<br />
"The idea that a company's senior leaders have all the answers and can solve problems by themselves has gone completely by the wayside...The person who's close to…
Funny, just starting a dissertation and needing to define 21st century skills.<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.schoolchange.org/about_tony_wagner.html">Tony Wagner,</a> 21st century skills include: The Seven Surivival Skills for Careers, College, & Citizenship in the 21st Century include:<br />
1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving<br />
"The idea that a company's senior leaders have all the answers and can solve problems by themselves has gone completely by the wayside...The person who's close to the work has to have strong analytic skills. You have to be rigorous: test your assumptions, don't take things at face value, don't go in with preconceived ideas that you're trying to prove." - Ellen Kumata, consultant to Fortune 200 companies<br />
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2. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence<br />
"The biggest problem we have in the company as a whole is finding people capable of exerting leadership across the board...Our mantra is that you lead by influence, rather than authority." - Mark Chandler, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Cisco<br />
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3. Agility and Adaptability<br />
"I've been here four years, and we've done fundamental reorganization every year because of changes in the business...I can guarantee the job I hire someone to do will change or may not exist in the future, so this is why adaptability and learning skills are more important than technical skills." - Clay Parker, President of Chemical Management Division of BOC Edwards<br />
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4. Initiative and Entrepreneurship<br />
"For our production and crafts staff, the hourly workers, we need self-directed people...who can find creative solutions to some very tough, challenging problems."- Mark Maddox, Human Resources Manager at Unilever Foods North America<br />
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5. Effective Oral and Written Communication<br />
"The biggest skill people are missing is the ability to communicate: both written and oral presentations. It's a huge problem for us." - Annmarie Neal, Vice President for Talent Management at Cisco Systems<br />
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6. Accessing and Analyzing Information<br />
"There is so much information available that it is almost too much, and if people aren't prepared to process the information effectively, it almost freezes them in their steps." - Mike Summers, Vice President for Global Talent Management at Dell<br />
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7. Curiosity and Imagination<br />
"Our old idea is that work is defined by employers and that employees have to do whatever the employer wants...but actually, you would like him to come up with an interpretation that you like-he's adding something personal-a creative element." -Michael Jung, Senior Consultant at McKinsey and Company<br />
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You can find some good info on the <a href="http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/">Partnership for 21st Century Skills</a> web-site.<br />
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To me Web 2.0 can support the development of 21st century skills since it provides a unique way for students to collaborate, innovate and imagine with others. It also provides a very public & authentic forum for written expression which can support the development of good writing if the lessons are well thought-out using the writing process. In terms of agility and adaptability, students can see the changes and new content that is being developed on a regular basis and understand that they need to learn how to learn and be open to trying new things. Finally, I think integrating Web 2.0 tools can provide us with the opportunity to help our students learn how to navigate and sift through the vast amount of information on the internet responsibly and ethically. We need to ensure that the students see the web as a tool to help them learn but that it's all about balance.<br />
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Teachers who integrate Web 2.0 tools also need to provide:<br />
Authentic tasks that have rich academic components and deep questions<br />
Authentic learning experiences away from the computer<br />
Ample time for reflection and synthesis<br />
Regular time for discussion about the many ethical issues that arise when interacting with others both in face to face and online environments.<br />
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I love this cool <a href="http://tsheko.wordpress.com/2009/03/02/visual-blooms-web-20-taxonomy/">Bloom's 2.0 Graphic</a> which I just came across!<br />
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Good luck,<br />
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Lisa Mireles yes yes yes yes yes! I am wit…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-14:649749:Comment:3266052009-04-14T16:20:52.911ZLee Anne Morrishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lamorris
yes yes yes yes yes! I am with you on the "how" and the 3R's and the whole thing. Some teachers for get that technology is more about the "how" and not so much about the "what." I find they often focus too much on the skills of using the technology instead of using the technology to grow skills. It's natural to do that - I get it.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
Lee Anne
yes yes yes yes yes! I am with you on the "how" and the 3R's and the whole thing. Some teachers for get that technology is more about the "how" and not so much about the "what." I find they often focus too much on the skills of using the technology instead of using the technology to grow skills. It's natural to do that - I get it.<br />
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Thanks!<br />
Lee Anne As I continue my quest to mov…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-14:649749:Comment:3266022009-04-14T16:13:49.912Ztsockohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/tsocko
As I continue my quest to move our school into the 21st century, I constantly remind myself to not throw the baby out with the bath water. While I completely agree with the shift to "21st century skills" as they have been defined in the discussion above, I am also mindful that "traditional" skills, such as reading, writing and arithmetic, will always hold value. Students need to understand the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic in order to be productive consumers of information and…
As I continue my quest to move our school into the 21st century, I constantly remind myself to not throw the baby out with the bath water. While I completely agree with the shift to "21st century skills" as they have been defined in the discussion above, I am also mindful that "traditional" skills, such as reading, writing and arithmetic, will always hold value. Students need to understand the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic in order to be productive consumers of information and participants in society. These base skills are what enable individuals to access higher-order thinking skills. That said, I believe that the real value of 21st century technologies is in HOW we teach, HOW students learn, and HOW students demonstrate their understanding. If students are engaging in school in a platform that will prepare them for the realities of the future and still learning the content they need, their potential for success will be much greater. Additionally, "21st century technology" is the world in which they live. It is their comfort zone, their reality. Why do we force them to interact with a world that they are not familiar or comfortable outside of school? The answer to the question so…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-27:649749:Comment:3159232009-03-27T15:35:31.617ZBob Zenhausernhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RobertZenhausern
The answer to the question so what are the 21sth century skills starts with another question: What were the 19th century skills? The answer is the traditional 3 R's -- reading, writing, and arithmetic -- that comprised the basics of the educational system and prepared students for the workplace of the 19th century. Now what prepares students for the 21st Century?<br />
Word processors, spreadsheets, and access to information. Web 2.0 is just one third of those new basics.<br />
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We need to stress word…
The answer to the question so what are the 21sth century skills starts with another question: What were the 19th century skills? The answer is the traditional 3 R's -- reading, writing, and arithmetic -- that comprised the basics of the educational system and prepared students for the workplace of the 19th century. Now what prepares students for the 21st Century?<br />
Word processors, spreadsheets, and access to information. Web 2.0 is just one third of those new basics.<br />
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We need to stress word processing and spreadsheets over handwriting and computation. These play a role in the 21st century but not the role they played in the 19th. Yet our children are being held back by these 19th century skills and we argue about how to integrate technology into the schools rather than how to integrate the schools into the existing technology. When I was developing BCE, I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-27:649749:Comment:3159032009-03-27T14:23:07.663ZChristy Tuckerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristyTucker
When I was developing BCE, I knew that Will was going to ask me if I was blogging. And it did seem hypocritical to extol the virtues of blogging in the course but not actually at least try it myself. So I started one and was able to show him when he asked. :) I do a lot of linkblogging, with less writing full posts lately.<br />
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During the <a href="http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/2009/tcc/welcome.html">TCC conference</a> I'll do a bunch of…
When I was developing BCE, I knew that Will was going to ask me if I was blogging. And it did seem hypocritical to extol the virtues of blogging in the course but not actually at least try it myself. So I started one and was able to show him when he asked. :) I do a lot of linkblogging, with less writing full posts lately.<br />
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During the <a href="http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/2009/tcc/welcome.html">TCC conference</a> I'll do a bunch of <a href="http://christytucker.wordpress.com/series-themes/">liveblogging again like I did last year</a>. By the way, early bird registration for this online conference is still only $69 through next Tuesday 3/31. If you have the time, it's a great conference, and this year's theme of "Collaborative Learning, Social Networking, Technology Tools, and Best Practices" is certainly right up your alley. Plus we're presenting on the Sakai conversion.<br />
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Here's my blog: <a href="http://christytucker.wordpress.com">http://christytucker.wordpress.com</a>. Enjoy! Hi Matt,
I like Evan Abbey's…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-27:649749:Comment:3158972009-03-27T14:11:19.868ZLee Anne Morrishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lamorris
Hi Matt,<br />
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I like Evan Abbey's blog. Thanks for sharing. The post you linked to gave me yet another angle from which to look at all this. I love that.<br />
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I am curious; what do you think about this list of 21 Century skills?<br />
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I can see all sides, really, but can't seem to solidly land anywhere. Education used to have completely different goals not so long ago in the relative history of human kind. The goal was to follow scholarly pursuits and become a more well-rounded person. It was about…
Hi Matt,<br />
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I like Evan Abbey's blog. Thanks for sharing. The post you linked to gave me yet another angle from which to look at all this. I love that.<br />
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I am curious; what do you think about this list of 21 Century skills?<br />
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I can see all sides, really, but can't seem to solidly land anywhere. Education used to have completely different goals not so long ago in the relative history of human kind. The goal was to follow scholarly pursuits and become a more well-rounded person. It was about exploration and discussion and philosophy and analysis . . . etc. I don't see a whole lot of that scholarly pursuit in classrooms anymore. I am not at a university, where I’m sure there is more ivy on the walls. I teach at a community college and I work with K-college educators. I know the community college has always had a more pragmatic approach to education – that’s its purpose. However, it just seems like all education is becoming more pragmatic. And when I look at this list you have shared, that is the word that comes to mind. Is this a good move or a bad move? Do we need so much focus on content or is content obsolete? Are we rejecting change or are we just that left behind?<br />
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I guess that's enough questions! :-D<br />
Lee Anne Christy, how did I miss that…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-27:649749:Comment:3158752009-03-27T13:42:03.843ZLee Anne Morrishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lamorris
Christy, how did I miss that you have a blog? I want to be number 501.<br />
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Lee Anne
Christy, how did I miss that you have a blog? I want to be number 501.<br />
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Lee Anne Christy, I just thought of th…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-27:649749:Comment:3158732009-03-27T13:37:05.830ZLee Anne Morrishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lamorris
Christy, I just thought of the most important motivator for any teacher - learning. A lot of folks get hooked on the thrill of learning - I do! This makes me think of the cautionary commercials back in the 70's (you probably weren't alive!) where the drug dealers hung around elementary and middle school playgrounds giving out the first one free. Get the kids hooked and they'll pay all the money you want later. Get the teachers hooked and they will make all the effort you want later. I think…
Christy, I just thought of the most important motivator for any teacher - learning. A lot of folks get hooked on the thrill of learning - I do! This makes me think of the cautionary commercials back in the 70's (you probably weren't alive!) where the drug dealers hung around elementary and middle school playgrounds giving out the first one free. Get the kids hooked and they'll pay all the money you want later. Get the teachers hooked and they will make all the effort you want later. I think most every teacher out there wants to embrace change and learn "new ways," but it's been a while since someone has hooked them up for free.<br />
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What a bizarre analogy. I'm still on my first cup of coffee! :-D<br />
Lee Anne I'm not sure how having every…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-27:649749:Comment:3157322009-03-27T01:51:26.144ZChristy Tuckerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristyTucker
I'm not sure how having everyone co-create means that you won't have trail breakers or people at the edge. For that to happen would require innovation in technology and every other field to stop, something I just don't see happening. Having everyone contribute isn't the same as having everyone's contribution be equal. Giving everyone space and opportunity to learn isn't the same as saying that all learning is equal. The metrics for success in a networked world are different and fluid; success…
I'm not sure how having everyone co-create means that you won't have trail breakers or people at the edge. For that to happen would require innovation in technology and every other field to stop, something I just don't see happening. Having everyone contribute isn't the same as having everyone's contribution be equal. Giving everyone space and opportunity to learn isn't the same as saying that all learning is equal. The metrics for success in a networked world are different and fluid; success doesn't require the corporate backing of a TV station, newspaper or other traditional media source.<br />
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"Success" can also mean different things to different people. For me, 500 subscribers on my blog is pretty darn successful, but it's a pittance in the wider scheme of things. I'm still a C-list blogger with those numbers. That's fine; I never set out to change the whole world or to have a million views. But I'm learning a lot by blogging, and I'm positively tickled that 500 other people think what I have to say is worth reading. Even if I had a tenth of that number of subscribers though, I'd consider my blogging to be successful because of what I personally have learned in the process.<br />
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As for what becomes of knowledge and information when everyone is connected, I would suggest reading some of Downes' and Siemens' work on connectivism. Downes can be deep and philosophical, as well as obtuse, but this is one model of what happens in this networked world.<br />
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"At its heart, connectivism is the thesis that knowledge is distributed across a network of connections, and therefore that learning consists of the ability to construct and traverse those networks."<br />
<a href="http://halfanhour.blogspot.com/2007/02/what-connectivism-is.html">http://halfanhour.blogspot.com/2007/02/what-connectivism-is.html</a> The right people and the righ…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-26:649749:Comment:3156412009-03-26T23:45:53.921ZMatthew Allenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MatthewAllen
The right people and the right learning is definitely important. Collaboration projects are quickly becoming the norm and we have to know how to utilize Web 2.0 to use these collaborations effectively in our classroom.<br />
Helping our students see a world outside of their backyard is very important to me, and using tools like Skype will take my students all the way around the world without costing a thing.
The right people and the right learning is definitely important. Collaboration projects are quickly becoming the norm and we have to know how to utilize Web 2.0 to use these collaborations effectively in our classroom.<br />
Helping our students see a world outside of their backyard is very important to me, and using tools like Skype will take my students all the way around the world without costing a thing.