What does it mean to be well-educated in the 21st Century?

adapt to change

have technology and be able to use it

life long learner

self directed learner

transform literacy

be able to filter (information literacy)

Collaborative

Creative

Communicative

Critical Thinker

 

How does this influence teaching and learning?

  • engagement and fun (from student perspective)
  • Student-directed and more control
  • extension of the physical space/land-based classroom
  • ongoing engagement with ideas
  • some tools can make it too easy
  • are expectations changing for students coming into education -- net generation expectations and demands
  • personalized content
  • what about the digital divide --
  • classes should be beyond pocket guides like Spark Notes