1. Characteristics of 21 st Century Learners Presented by Sophia Palahicky, MDE February 22, 2013

2. Distance Education Consultant Instructional Designer Doctoral Student at Athabasca University

3. We are complex beings

4. How complex are students?

5. Today’s Focus Characteristics of 21 st Century Learners

6. What you can expect as participants

7. What I can expect as presenter

8. My three goals 1.Get you excited about teaching and learning 2.Irritate you so you feel inspired to learn more about teaching and learning 3.Encourage you to critically reflect on your practice as a teacher and life long learner

9. Goodbye 20 th Century

10. Characteristic A feature that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe recognizably; a distinguishing mark or trait. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Characteristics

11. CHARACTERISTICCHARACTERISTIC Characteristics Have And Require A Certain Trait Exemplifying Recognizable Integral Signs That Indicate Conformity

12. Characteristics can be Physical Emotional Cognitive Social Behavioural Psychological

14. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 7 2 6 11 16 12 17 13 8 3 18 19 14 9 45 10 15 2021 1

15. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 7 2 6 11 16 1718 14 9 15

16. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 7 2. Often have higher levels of digital literacy than their parents or teachers. They don’t know a world without computers. 6 11 16 1718 14 9 15

17. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 7 6. Demand the freedom to show their wild creativity, 21st century learners balk at rote learning and memorizing. They’ll do it if you make them, but be prepared to let them loose to be creative, too. 2 11 16 1718 14 9 15

18. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 7. Want to connect with others in real time on their own terms. They want their social media, their phones and their mobile technology. They want to be connected, all the time, in a way that makes sense to them (not necessarily to you). 2 11 16 1718 14 9 15

19. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 9. Really can multi-task. To do other wise is… yawn! Bo-ring! 2 11 16 1718 14 7 15

20. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 11. Learn by doing. Just try making them sit down and learn from you by watching. See what happens. 2 9 16 1718 14 7 15

21. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 14. Have multicultural awareness and appreciation. This generation is more aware of a variety cultures, countries and ways of life than any generation before them. 2 9 16 1718 11 7 15

22. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 15. Open to change. Really, what’s the big deal? 2 9 16 1718 11 7 14

23. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 16. Are equal parts “consumer” and “creator”. Today’s learners download their own songs and apps from iTunes… and then they create their own stuff and upload it to share with others. 2 9 15 1718 11 7 14

24. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 17. Increasingly aware of the world around them. From the environment to politics, today’s learners are asking questions and demanding answers. 2 9 15 1618 11 7 14

25. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6 18. Know where to go to find information. Google was first incorporated in 1998, 21st century learners have never known a world without Google. 2 9 15 1617 11 7 14

26. Closer look at five 11 2 6 7 9 5

27. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 2. Often have higher levels of digital literacy than their parents or teachers. They don’t know a world without computers.

28. Discussion Characteristic #2 Often have higher levels of digital literacy than their parents or teachers. They don’t know a world without computers. What do you think 21 st century learners expect based on this characteristics? How does this characteristic help to define the role of the teacher?

29. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 6. Demand the freedom to show their wild creativity, 21st century learners balk at rote learning and memorizing. They’ll do it if you make them, but be prepared to let them loose to be creative, too.

30. Discussion Characteristic #6 Demand the freedom to show their wild creativity, 21st century learners balk at rote learning and memorizing. They’ll do it if you make them, but be prepared to let them loose to be creative, too. What do you think 21 st century learners expect based on this characteristics? How does this characteristic help to define the role of the teacher?

31. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 7. Want to connect with others in real time on their own terms. They want their social media, their phones and their mobile technology. They want to be connected, all the time, in a way that makes sense to them (not necessarily to you).

32. Discussion Characteristic #7 Want to connect with others in real time on their own terms. They want their social media, their phones and their mobile technology. They want to be connected, all the time, in a way that makes sense to them (not necessarily to you). What do you think 21 st century learners expect based on this characteristics? How does this characteristic help to define the role of the teacher?

33. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 9. Really can multi-task. To do other wise is… yawn! Bo-ring!

34. Discussion Characteristic #9 Really can multi-task. To do other wise is… yawn! Bo-ring! What do you think 21 st century learners expect based on this characteristics? How does this characteristic help to define the role of the teacher?

35. 21 Characteristics of 21st Century Learners http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton http://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/21st-century-learners/ 11. Learn by doing. Just try making them sit down and learn from you by watching. See what happens.

36. Discussion Characteristic #11 Learn by doing. Just try making them sit down and learn from you by watching. See what happens. What do you think 21 st century learners expect based on this characteristics? How does this characteristic help to define the role of the teacher?

37. Changing Roles and Expectations StudentTeacher StudentTeacher

38. 21 st Century Classrooms

40. Four C’s

42. 21 st Century Learning CommunityCreateCollaborateConnect

43. 21 st Century Classrooms Technology literate and adept Media savvy and multitasking Flexible, dynamic and lifelong learners Communicators and collaborators Interactive and networked Instant, reflective, and critical Creative, adaptive, anytime and anywhere learners Student centric with multimodal learning styles

45. Growth Online courses E-text Books Open Source Textbooks Use of Mobile Devices Use of Social Media http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/21st_century_classroom.jpg

46. Top 3 Reasons for Teachers to Use Technology in the Classroom http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/21st_century_classroom.jpg http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/21st_century_classroom.jpg Adapt to diverse learning styles Boost student motivation Enhance the material being taught

47. Characteristics of a good 21 st century teacher http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/09/09/five-characteristics-of-an-effective-21st-century-educator/ http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/09/09/five-characteristics-of-an-effective-21st-century-educator/ Anticipates the future. Fosters peer relationships. Is a lifelong learner. Can teach and assess all levels of learners. Is able to discern effective vs. non- effective technology.

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55. Share your success Blackboard Online Games

56. Share your success Blackboard Drop Box

57. Challenges

58. Where will you be tomorrow