Education in the 21st Century

Education in the 21st Century7 Ways We Must Change Classrooms

it! Change #1Change the focus from rote learning the memorization of specific facts and figures to the development of lifelong learners who are able to think critically and solve problems.

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The Year 2030Students will work in jobs that do not yet exist, solving problems we do not yet know are problems, using tools and technology that have yet to be invented

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Change #2Encourage learning through cross-disciplinary and collaborative projects that are relevant and useful.

Change #3Create an environment where students work in fluid groupings that combine students of different ages, different abilities and different interests.Change #4Shift the role of the teacher from chalk-and-talk to curators of learning, helping students grow their knowledge and skills.

17Change #5Measure learning using qualitative assessments of a students skills and competencies, rather than using high-stakes examinations.

Grades reflect effort, not ability.Grades reflect effort, not ability18Employers Value Entrepreneurs

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Learning SkillsChange #6Ensure that all groups teachers, parents, governments and students have a seat at the table when building the framework for learning.Its not about the apps or the technology its about the process. Dont worry as much about the final product as the work that went into creating it.21Are We Listening?

Change #7Empower students and teachers to experiment with new ideas in an environment where they can fail safely and develop confidence to take risks.Failure is a Learning OpportunityRovio's success with Angry Birds came After 51 failed attempts over the course of 6 years.

Michael Jordan Was Cut in High School24We used to attend school because thats where the knowledge was.

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You never want to get on a plane where the pilot learned to fly from worksheets