1. Developing the Global Student: Practical Ways to Infuse 21st Century Literacy Skills in Your Classroom Presented by Kim Cofino Teach IT! Singapore November 2007

2. Crucial Concepts Understanding 21st Century Literacy Why go global? The Big Picture Technology ToolBox Resources Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/zkorb/1573881106/

3. Enter the 21st Century… Image from: http://netsign.co.il/comic4.gif

4. Our Information Landscape Image from: http://www.socialmedia.biz/images/masssocialmedia.png

5. Our Information Landscape Image from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Web_2.0_Map.svg/800px-Web_2.0_Map.svg.png

6. The Future of Information Image from: http://novaspivack.typepad.com/nova_spivacks_weblog/metaweb_graph.JPG

7. The Web is Using Us: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE What do you think?

8. What is 21st Century Literacy? Students and Teachers who are: Effective Learners Effective Collaborators Effective Creators Image from: http://www.uniquecare.org/Collaborate%20250.jpg What do you think?

9. 21st Century Learners: Lifelong learners Can learn how to learn Independent learners Metacognitive Intrinsically motivated Focus on self improvement Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/akaicker/38149570/

10. 21st Century Learners: Are critical thinkers. Evaluate information for authenticity, relevance and bias. Evaluate tools for applicability and effectiveness. Intuitively filter and focus. Natural navigators. Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/macieklew/336716715/

11. 21st Century Collaborators: Are effective communicators. Are socially and culturally aware. Take responsibility for their role. Are flexible. Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/wainwright/351684037/.

12. 21st Century Collaborators: Are able to delegate or share responsibility when necessary. Are equally comfortable as either leaders or participants. Appreciate and internalize the essential interdependence of being part of society. Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/pedrosimoes7/1301014184/

13. 21st Century Creators: Effectively analyze and synthesize. Originality, innovative and creative contributors to society. “think outside the box”. Systems thinkers. Goal oriented and productive. Demonstrate ethical responsibility. Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/jimfrazier/525695141/

14. Classrooms of Today & Tomorrow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnh9q_cQcUE What do you think?

15. 21st Century Literacy How are your students learning these skills? Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/shapeshift/86339994/

16. Why Go Global? “The World is Flat” We are no longer bound by four walls of classroom Authentic learning experiences Image from: http://www.csupomona.edu/~sfenglehart/%20Hst%20Images%20/Berlin%20Wall.JPEG

17. Why Go Global? Learning (and life) is networked, digital, connected. Create an authentic classroom environment. Image from: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/2006/0306/images/old_classroom.jpg

18. Why Go Global? Power of personal learning networks Screen Shot from: Chrissy Hellyer @ Teaching Sagittarian: http://teachingsagittarian.edublogs.org/

19. Why Go Global? Tap into the energy that our students bring to class. Embrace the way they learn in order to effectively engage and teach. Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/bigduke6/90086641/

20. The Big Picture Curriculum drives technology Begin with the end in mind Technology as a tool Mindset, not a skill set Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/superfantastic/1518384589/

21. The Big Picture Embed authentic use of technology Inquiry process Technology Design Cycle It’s about conversations Image from: IBO MYP Technology: http://www.ibo.org/myp/curriculum/group8/

22. The Technology Toolbox How to pick the right tools for the job Image from: http://flickr.com/photos/mamabarns/747588843/

23. The Technology Toolbox

24. ToolBox: Blogs When to use a blog: individual reflection seeking feedback Grade 5 Student Blog: http://heejae.learnerblogs.org/

25. ToolBox: Blogs Features of a blog: Entries posted in consecutive order, newest on top Comments from readers extend classroom learning Personal learning journal Grade 5 Student Blog: http://heejae.learnerblogs.org/

26. ToolBox: Blogs Grade 5 Student Blog Hee Jae’s Frwog: http://heejae.learnerblogs.org/

27. ToolBoox: Wikis When to use a wiki collaborative knowledge building Grade 6 Student Wiki: http://codeblue.wikispaces.com

28. ToolBox: Wikis Features of a wiki Easy to create website Easy collaboration beyond classroom Extend discussion beyond the classroom Trackable page edits

29. ToolBox: Wikis Grade 6 Student Wiki: http://codeblue.wikispaces.com

30. ToolBox: Social Networking When to use Social Networks Connecting students and teachers Grade 5 Xtreme Learning Ning: http://xtremelearning.ning.com/

31. ToolBox: Social Networking Features of Social Networks Create groups of learners Facilitate forum discussions Personal reflection space within a community Members take ownership of their learning Easily upload multimedia

32. ToolBox: Social Networking Grade 5 Xtreme Learning Ning: http://xtremelearning.ning.com/

33. ToolBox: Collaborative Multimedia creative representation of ideas Sample Project: Books Go Global!: http://voicethread.com/share/14710/

34. ToolBox: Collaborative Multimedia Features of multimedia tools Integration of multiple media Subscription service (podcasts) Collaboration on digital storytelling (VoiceThread) Sample Project: Books Go Global!: http://booksgoglobal.wikispaces.com

35. ToolBox: Collaborative Multimedia Sample Project: Books Go Global!: http://booksgoglobal.wikispaces.com

36. ToolBox: VoIP When to use VoIP Communicating with personal learning network Connecting on a personal level Sample Project: Life ‘Round Here: http://chriscraft.wikispaces.com

37. ToolBox: VoIP Features of VOIP Audio/video e-mail Audio/video chat Recording discussions 7th Grade YackPack

38. ToolBox: VoIP Sample Project: Life ‘Round Here: http://chriscraft.wikispaces.com

39. The Ultimate Goal Learning anytime, anywhere. Develop a global Personal Learning Network Communicate, Connect and Collaborate Image from: http://prblog.typepad.com/strategic_public_relation/images/2007/06/22/simple_social_network.png

40. Resources All resources for this presentation can be found at: http://developingtheglobalstudent.wikispaces.com/