Partnership for 21st Century: http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
Reaction to the web site: I think that this web site is fantastic! It is a great resource for teachers, parents and even students who are interested in technology for the 21st Century. I liked their mission to close the profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces.
Reaction to the web site: I think that this web site is fantastic! It is a great resource for teachers, parents and even students who are interested in technology for the 21st Century. I liked their mission to close the profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces.
Information that surprised me: I was surprised to see that Maryland has not joined the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. I thought that there would be more states on board with increase technology in the classroom. I was also surprised to see some of the members of the partnership (Crayola, Ford Motor Company, Sesame Street, and Walt Disney.)
Disagreements: I am surprised if they feel they can honestly be successful they are not a more well know organization. I have never heard of them or their work prior to this point. I would also like to see more feedback from educators that have been successful using their resources.
Disagreements: I am surprised if they feel they can honestly be successful they are not a more well know organization. I have never heard of them or their work prior to this point. I would also like to see more feedback from educators that have been successful using their resources.
Implications for teachers and students: Technology is changing the way we teach and learn. Technology is a process and a tool for increasing student learning and teacher productivity. As teachers we must access it, lean it and use it and then teach our students how to do the same.
Jessica, I was also surprised that my state was not on board with P21. I think that P21 is not even close to being well known enough. I had never heard of this organization until now either.
ReplyDeleteUnder your section about implications for teachers and students, I think that your statement was so important. Technology absolutely is a process; it is not something that just happens immediately. You are also correct in saying that teachers must learn it and use it prior to teaching our students to learn and use technology. This is the part that keeps coming up in so many posts. Teachers need to be trained in order to properly use, teach, and access the use of technology. I think that it is time to start suggesting some professional development time be used for technology training for teachers. Training absolutely falls under the category of professional development. By having this training teachers are understading the importance and uses of the technology. We are bettering ourselves and our teaching as well as increasing our student learning. I enjoyed reading your thoughts!
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI struggled with the website. I'm not saying that it was poor information or anything, in fact I think the ideas and information were great. I felt that the site catered more to businesses and not to helping educators reach the potential they were discussing. I was looking for a little more help and a little less hype.
I too was surprised that New Mexico wasn't listed on the site. After thinking about it though, it doesn't bother me. This is a great program, but it doesn't mean it is the only program out there with the desire to make sure students have the skills needed in the future. I know my state (or at least my district) is working on ways to get students to that level of independent learning through technology. I'm sure Maryland does as well.