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The 21st Century Digital Learners
The 21st century as the beginning of the Digital Age- a time of unprecedented growth in technology and its subsequent information explosion.
New technologies and tools multiply daily and the new technologies of today are outdated almost as soon as they reach the market.
There are some differences in how the skills are categorized or interpreted, there are also many commonalities. Common skills across most of the studies include:Creativity and InnovationCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingCommunicationsCollaborationInformation ManagementEffective Use of TechnologyCareer and Life SkillsCultural Awareness
Using knowledge and understanding to create new ways of thinking in order to find solutions to new problems and to create new products.
Think CreativelyUse a wide range of idea creation techniques(brainstorming)
Work Creatively with OthersBe open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate group input and feedback into the work
Implement InnovationsAct on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the field in which innovation will occur.
Applying higher order thinking to new problems and issues, using appropriate reasoning as they effectively analyze the problem and make decisions.
Reason Effectively -Use various type of reasoning as appropriate . to the situations. Use Systems Thinking -Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each . other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems. Make Judgments and Decisions -Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs -Reflect critically on learning experiences and process. Solve Problems-Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways-Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view
COMMUNICATION
Communicating effectively in a wide variety of forms and contexts for a wide range of purposes and using multiple media and technologies.
Communicate Clearly•Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts
•Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes, and intentions.•Use communication for a range of purpose.
COLLABORATION
Working with others respectfully and effectively to create, use and share knowledge, solutions and innovations
Accessing, analyzing, synthesizing, creating and sharing information from multiple sources.
Creating the capacity to identify and use technology efficiently, effectively and ethically as a tool to access, organize, evaluate and share information.
CAREER and
LIFE SKILLS
Developing skills for becoming self-directed, independent learners and workers who can adapt to change, manage projects, take responsibility for their work.
Developing cultural competence in working with others by recognizing and respecting cultural differences and work with others from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds
Information, Media and Technology Skills
Information LiteracyAccess and Evaluate Information•Access information efficiently and effectively•Evaluate information critically and competently
Use and Manage Information•Use information accurately and creatively for the issue at hand•Manage the flow of information•Apply fundamental understanding of the ethical or logical issues.
Media LiteracyAnalyze Media•Understand both how and why media messages are constructed and for what purposes
Analyze Media•Understand both how and why media messages are constructed and for what purposes
Create Media Products•Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics, and conventions.•Understand and effectively utilize the most appropriate expressions and interpretations in diverse, multi-cultural environments.
Apply Technology Effectively
-Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
The 21st Century
Teacher
Characteristics of 21st Century Educator
AdaptorVisionaryCollaboratorRisk takerLearnerCommunicatorModelLeader
ADAPTOR-Teacher should always make their teaching styles adaptive to the new curriculum requirements.
Must also adapt software and hardware designed for a business modelMust also be able to adapt to a dynamic teaching experienceMust understand and apply different learning styles
VISIONARY-Imagination, a key component of adaptability, is a crucial component of educator of today and tomorrow
Must see the potential in the emerging tools and web technologiesAlso look across the disciplines and through the curriculaCan look at other ideas and envisage how they use these in their class
They say:As an educator we must be able to leverage these collaborative tools to enhance and captivate our learnersMust be collaborators; sharing; contributing’ adapting and inventing
COLLABORATORNingBloggerWikispacesBeboMSNMySpaceSecond Life
RISK TAKER-Teachers shouldn’t wait for others to take the initiative, they have to be the lead
Must take risk and surrender their selves for the student knowledgeHave a vision of what you want and what the technology can achieveUse the strengths of the digital natives to understand and navigate new products
LEARNER-Life of a teacher begins the day you realize that you are always a learner
Teachers expect students to be a life ling learnersMust continue to absorb new possibilities and experiencesMust endeavor to stay currentTeachers must learn and adapt
LEADER-to be a teacher leader means to be a teacher who has the best interest of the students at the fore front of their teaching practices.
Like clear goals and objectives is crucial to the success or failure of any project
MODEL-teachers also model a number of other characteristics:ToleranceAcceptanceA wider than just their curricula areasGlobal awarenessReflection
Digital teacher must model the behaviors that are expected from their studentsEducators are often the most consistent part of our student lifeAlso models reflective practice
MODEL-teachers also model a number of other characteristics:ToleranceAcceptanceA wider than just their curricula areasGlobal awarenessReflection
Digital teacher must model the behaviors that are expected from their studentsEducators are often the most consistent part of our student lifeAlso models reflective practice