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List of potential resources to build 21C Global studies Course
Updated on Jun 28, 12
Created on Apr 02, 11
Category: Schools & Education
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Suzie Nestico's List: 21C Global Curriculum Resources
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Apr 02, 11
Podcast, Dan Pink talks about how creativity can save your job
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Apr 02, 11
Dan Pink talks about "A Whole New Mind" ~ video
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Apr 02, 11
PowerPoint addressing statistics and facts about brain research, neuroplasticity and Marc Prensky's work.
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Apr 02, 11
CIPA regulations when considering internet use in the classroom
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Apr 13, 11
Honor Moorman's Global leadership/media literacy class
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Apr 28, 11
The case for cell phones in school. Students texted parents for answers to questions... see what happens.
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Apr 29, 11
Why technology and robots can't replace teachers cartoon. Does well to drive the point home that there will always be elements of education that need the human element, despite our advances in technology.
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May 03, 11
"I have access to an incredible wealth of credible resources, and I am given as much time as I need to synthesize information and determine how to best leverage it. I have opportunities to collaborate and learn with, and from, experts all over the world. I have the chance to participate in challenge based learning projects where I work to find solutions to a variety of real world problems, and I do it with individuals in locations that I have never been to."
"You may be wondering where this amazing classroom is, and my response is unique given the time of day: at home, the gym, my car, the gas station, a school, a picnic table, a friend’s house, my back deck, a restaurant… and that is just a few of today’s locations. " -
May 03, 11
Solid conversation about the rigor of online learning.
"While some students thrive in this environment, some students don’t realize how much they’re going to miss the socialization.” and “You’re not going to learn more easily or teach more easily; it’s just different.” -
May 05, 11
Great infographic/wheel of 21st C learning and associated skills.
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The visual below from Alberta Education is a great way to assess many initiatives in school:
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May 05, 11
Must read about considerations for the future directions of our schools and developing the 21st Century learner.
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A deep dive into their research reveals only one conclusion: technology that does not drive changes in instructional strategy has little-to-no impact on desired student outcomes. Our own research and data further validate this conclusion.
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As John Dewey famously stated, "If we teach today like we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow." In order to build and plan for the future, we must first recognize key differences between life in the 20th and 21st centuries, and build our classroom experiences with a mind toward the skills necessary to thrive in a 21st century world. In short, what we need to be doing is preparing kids for something I like to call, Life 2.0. To my mind, the following are what Life 2.0 is all about
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May 16, 11
"Frequent Internet users are not more socially disengaged than their counterparts who rely on personal interaction"
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May 23, 11
RT @BostonHistory: 7 Solutions for Educators Who Want 21st Century Students to Tune In. http://ow.ly/50qtg #edchat
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Jun 09, 11
Fantastic videos with up-to-date statistics on social media. Great to use with students or faculty who may be reluctant to technology and social media.
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Jun 12, 11
Sent via Julie. Flat Classroom and Digiteen featured here, as well as other global, collaborative projects.
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Jun 14, 11
New Web 2.0 based AUP from CoSN
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Jul 02, 11
Interesting infographics and behaviorgraphics about social networks and social media in general.
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