1. From Students to Learners: New Learning Environments for 21st Century Learners PowerPoint Slides at http://www.bobpearlman.org/blc2010.htmhttp://www.bobpearlman.org/blc2010.htm Bob Pearlman bobpearlman@mindspring.com http://www.bobpearlman.org bobpearlman@mindspring.com http://www.bobpearlman.org Building Learning Communities Conference Boston, MA July 14, 2010

3. Assessment of 21 st Century Skills Partnership for 21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

4. 21ST CENTURY SKILLS DEFINED LEARNING & INNOVATION Creativity & Innovation Critical Thinking & Problem- solving Communication & Collaboration LIFE & CAREER Flexibility & Adaptability Initiative & Self-direction Social & Cross-cultural Skills Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Partnership for 21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org

5. The four “C”s Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Collaboration Creativity and innovation As the three “R”s serve as an umbrella for other subjects, the four “C”s do for other skills. The three “R”s and the four “C”s WE MUST FUSE THE THREE “R”s WITH THE FOUR “C”s.

6. New Technology HS LEARNING OUTCOMES Napa 8 Learning Outcomes Technology Literacy Collaboration Critical Thinking Oral Communication Written Communication Career Preparation Citizenship and Ethics Curricular Literacy (Content Standards) Sacramento 10 Learning Outcomes: 1.Content Proficient 2.Able to Write Proficiently 3.Orally Proficient 4.Able to Think Critically 5.Technologically Proficient 6.Able to Collaborate 7.Prepared for a Career 8.Solid Citizens with Ethical Behavior 9.Able to Analyze and deal with Data 10.Possessing a solid Work Ethic

7. What learning curricula, activities, and experiences, foster 21st Century learning? And what does schooling look like?

8. World GeoLit Integrated class at Manor New Technology High School, Manor, TX. Photo by Les Simpson. Manor New Technology High School, Manor, TX Watch Video and List Key Elements of this Teaching and Learning Practice: 1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________ 6. __________________________________________________ 7. __________________________________________________

9. "What is Manor New Tech?" video"What is Manor New Tech?" video -- In their own words, Manor New Tech (Manor, TX) students explain what MNTHS is to them. This video features footage of what is happening on campus every day. Presented by students at the Texas Computer Educators Conference, February 4, 2008. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-klc2KijMG8

10. World GeoLit Integrated class at Manor New Technology High School, Manor, TX. Photo by Les Simpson. Manor New Technology High School, Manor, TX Watch Video and List Key Elements of this Teaching and Learning Practice: 1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________ 6. __________________________________________________ 7. __________________________________________________

11. At the core is a student centered, project and problem based teaching strategy that is tied to both content standards and school wide learning outcomes.

12. Project- and Problem-Based Learning Keys to 21st Century Learning To learn collaboration, work in teams. To learn critical thinking, take on complex problems. To learn oral communication, present. To learn written communication, write. To learn technology, use technology. To develop citizenship, take on civic and global issues. To learn about careers, do internships. To learn content, research and do all of the above. NTHS teachers start each unit by throwing students into a realistic or real-world project that both engages interest and generates a list of things the student need to know. Projects are designed to tackle complex problems, requiring critical thinking. New Tech’s strategy is simple:

13. Each unit begins when students are presented with a complex, standards-based problem Students form a team, develop a work contract and build a work plan

14. Students get to work! Students are provided an online briefcase specific to the project with information, resources, links and assessment criteria that help guide them.

15. Students Need To Know Student questions and “need to knows” drive classroom lectures and activities. Sometimes for the whole class … sometime for just one student

16. Students experiment and apply learning Students test their ideas and experiment to find solutions and breakthroughs while receiving ongoing feedback from instructors.

17. Students get back to work! Students work and collaborate in a business-like environment, where they know their deliverables and have the technology tools to do their jobs.

18. Students prepare to present Students work on building presentations to repre- sent their work and defend their solutions

19. Students present their solutions! Students present ideas through debates, skits, panels, presentations, etc… where their work is evaluated by peers, teachers, parents, and community

20. The New Language of School Design "Classrooms are out! No more classrooms! Don’t build them!" -- Roger Schank, Institute for Learning Sciences

21. Figure 2: Learning Studio for integrated interdisciplinary class at Columbus Signature Academy, Columbus, IN. Figure 2: Learning Studio for integrated interdisciplinary class at Columbus Signature Academy Columbus Signature Academy, Columbus, IN

23. Columbus Signature Academy Primary Student Work Area Learning Studio Presentation SpacePresentation Room Large Group SpaceMulti-Purpose Room Extended Learning Spaces Breakout Area Project Conference Room Specialty LabsGraphic Media Lab, Science FurnitureRolling Tables and Chairs; Flip-up tables

24. Figure 4. Student project teams at work in double-sized classroom at New Tech High @ Coppell, Coppell, TX. Photo by Kate Jenkins. New Tech High @ Coppell, Coppell, TX

25. Figure 6. Student collaborative project teams working in the digital media library and in the corridor, some of the many extended learning spaces at New Tech High @ Coppell, Coppell, TX. Photos by SHW Group, Plano, TX.

27. New Tech High @ Coppell Primary Student Work Area Dual subject matter Learning Environment Presentation SpaceLarge Multi-Group Collaboration Zones Large Group SpaceLarge Multi-Group Collaboration Zones Extended Learning Spaces Corridor Alcoves Project Planning Rooms Media Library Outdoor Benches Specialty LabsScience Furniture Mix and match tables; office chairs; lounge chairs and sofas in Extended Learning Spaces

28. The Met, Providence, RI Figure 7: Students in advisory room at the Met, Providence, RI.

29. At the Met, the curriculum is Learning Through Interests/Internships (LTIs). To the Met, LTI sites are part of their facilities. And the school site is designed to support students working on their LTIs.

30. Figure 8: Floorplan of Met East, Providence, RI, showing advisory rooms, project labs, and commons area.

31. The Met Primary Student Work Area Advisory/ Project Room Presentation SpaceCommons Large Group SpaceCommons Extended Learning Spaces Conference Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Commons Specialty LabsFabrication FurnitureSoft, cushioned seats, contour chairs, flexible tables

32. Figure 9: Cluster area studio surrounded by four flexible classrooms at High Tech High, San Diego, CA. High Tech High, San Diego, CA.

34. High Tech High Primary Student Work Area Clustered classroom/ common studio Presentation SpaceCommons Large Group SpaceCommons Extended Learning Spaces Small and large conference rooms, Common studios, Commons Specialty LabsBioTech, Engineering, Art, Music, Multimedia, Digital Arts FurnitureBenches in Extended Learning Spaces

35. Figure 10: Learning Plaza prototype at New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone, Kent, England, shows Learning Plaza divided in multiple ways for large group, small group, and individual learning. New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone, Kent, England

37. Figure 11: Ground Floor, Learning Plaza prototype at New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone, Kent, England.

38. Figure 12: Mezzanine,Learning Plaza prototype at New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone, Kent, England.

39. New Line Learning Academy Primary Student Work Area Learning Plaza Presentation SpaceLearning Plaza Large Group SpaceLearning Plaza Extended Learning Spaces Learning Plaza watering holes and caves Specialty LabsArt, Technology, Science FurnitureModular tables and mobile lecture style amphitheater seating

40. Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High @ Coppell The MetHigh Tech High New Line Learning Academy Primary Student Work Area Learning Studio Dual subject matter Learning Environment Advisory/ Project Room Clustered classroom/ common studio Learning Plaza Presentation Space Presentation Room Large Multi- Group Collaboration Zones Commons Learning Plaza Large Group Space Multi- Purpose Room Large Multi- Group Collaboration Zones Commons Learning Plaza Extended Learning Spaces Breakout Area Project Conference Room Corridor Alcoves Project Planning Rooms Media Library Outdoor Benches Conference Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Commons Small and large conference rooms, Common studios, Commons Learning Plaza watering holes and caves Specialty Labs Graphic Media Lab, Science ScienceFabricationBioTech, Engineering, Art, Music, Multimedia, Digital Arts Art, Technology, Science FurnitureRolling Tables and Chairs; Flip- up tables Mix and match tables; office chairs; lounge chairs and sofas in Extended Learning Spaces Soft, cushioned seats, contour chairs, flexible tables Benches in Extended Learning Spaces Modular tables and mobile lecture style amphitheater seating

41. Some Cautionary Tales: It’s about a lot more than design and technology UK Open Learning Environments – 1970s Massachusetts –New High Schools, mid- 1990s NW England– new Learning Centres Are the teachers ready to teach in the new learning environments?

42. Putting it all together Learning spaces and environment Technology PBL Assessment for Learning

43. Contact Information Bob Pearlman 21 st Century School and District Consultant bobpearlman@mindspring.com www.bobpearlman.org 520-881-9965 PowerPoint Slides at www.bobpearlman.org/blc2010.htmwww.bobpearlman.org/blc2010.htm