1. 21 ST C ENTURY L EARNING …T ECHNOLOGY … H UH ? Betsy Hood Director Educational Resource Center WGTE Public Media

2. This is a Benchmark in the Ohio Academic Standards for Technology for which grade band? K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 Students understand terminology, communicate technically and select the appropriate technology tool based on their needs. They use technology tools to collaborate, plan and produce a sample product to enhance their learning and solve problems by investigating, troubleshooting and experimenting using technical resources.

4. The illiterate of the 21 st century are not those that cannot read or write, but those that cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Alvin Toffler Industrial Age  Knowledge Age Knowledge Work Thinking Tools Learning Research Digital Lifestyles

6. W HAT ARE 21 ST C ENTURY S KILLS ?

7. creativity innovation collaboration problem-solving critical thinking systems thinking communication, etc… But, these do not stand alone…

8. As a P21 Leadership State, Ohio has committed to, within the next three years:  ensuring every educator participates in at least one significant professional development program focused on integrating 21st century skills into content;  updating state standards to reflect a combination of skills and content; and,  developing and introducing one significant assessment of 21st century skills. “Our children deserve educational opportunities that prepare them for the future. By joining P21, and with the support of leaders at the state level and in our schools, we are building a foundation for education that will help our students achieve and succeed, whatever the future may bring.” - State Superintendent Deborah Delisle O HIO IS JOINS THE P ARTNERSHIP FOR 21 ST C ENTURY S KILLS

9. Framework for Learning in the 21 st Century The Partnership for 21 st Century Skills

10.  leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education  brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers  define a vision for 21st century education  ensure that students emerge from our schools with the skills needed to be effective citizens, workers, and leaders in the 21st century The Partnership for 21 st Century Skills www.21stcenturyskills.org

11. 21 ST C ENTURY S KILLS : H OW D O W E G ET T HERE ?

12. Framework for Learning in the 21 st Century Keystone Student Outcomes Support Systems

13. Core Subjects English, reading, language arts World languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics 21 st Century Themes Global Awareness Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Keystone

14. Learning and Information Skills Creativity Critical thinking Communication Life and Career Skills Adaptability Self-direction Social skills Productivity Leadership Information, Media, Technology Skills Info literacy Media literacy Tech literacy Student Outcomes

15. 21 st Century Standards & Assessments Deep understanding, real-world, build understanding Feedback embedded, balanced Curriculum & Instruction Apply 21 st C skills within core subjects Professional Development Direct instruction + PBL Strategies for integrating 21 st c skills Learning Environments Relevant, applicable learning Expanded learning communities Support Systems

16. http://www.21stcenturyskills.org P21 Framework Definitions

17. A SHIFT IN T EACHING & L EARNING ? Reading wRiting aRithmetic Rigor Relevance Relationship Collaboration Communication Creativity 3 Rs3 Cs

18. Networking Literacy

19. R EFLECT … Are learners and teachers in your school working with 21st century skills? What barriers exist to moving ahead toward incorporating 21st century skills into the curriculum? What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress?

21. W HAT DOES THIS TYPE OF LEARNING LOOK LIKE ? T EAM L EARNING

22. H OW D O Y OU M AKE I T H APPEN ? S TEPS TO IMPLEMENT 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS INTO EDUCATION : Embrace a powerful vision of public education that includes 21st century skills Align leadership, management and resources with educational goals Assess where schools are now Prioritize the 21st century skills to focus on Develop a professional development plan for 21st century skills Ensure that students have equitable assess to a 21st century education Begin developing assessments to measure student progress in 21st century skills Collaborate with outside partners Plan collectively and strategically for the future Partnership for 21 st Century Learning MILE Guide Workshop

23. D ISCUSSION FOR IMPLEMENTATION … In order to be a 21st century school, what do you think the critical factors are in the area of learning and teaching? Are 21st century skills seamlessly integrated into the learning environment? Are 21st century skills integrated into the core curriculum? What barriers exist to moving toward incorporating 21st century skills into the curriculum? What support will learners and teachers need to achieve progress? What practices or structures need to be changed? Who can assist you in creating a plan and/or beginning the process of integrating 21 st century skills within your school?

24. D IGITAL W ORLD : T EACHERS T ODAY

25. 21 ST C ENTURY L EARNING IS M ORE T HAN J UST T ECHNOLOGY ! Thank You! Betsy Hood Director Educational Resource Center WGTE Public Media betsy_hood@wgte.org If you want to learn more…

26. BGSU USE-IT WGTE S ERIES T EACHING THE 21 ST C ENTURY L EARNER …G ET C ONNECTED ! Grades 3-8 Gain strategies and classroom ready resources that model effective applications of 21st century skills Interact with technology Walk away with learning tools for immediate adoption in the classroom Engage in best practice discussions Hands-On, Integration Strategies, Tech Spotlights October 22: iGoogle, Google Sites, 21 st Century Skills November 7: Google Earth December 3: New Ideas for the Classroom January 21: Online Resources February 18: Podcasting March 25: Tech Implementation - TBD