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As I think that leaders should be able to describe what they are looking for in schools I have thought of eight things that I really want to see in today's classroom. I really believe that classro... Via Beth Dichter, NikolaosKourakos 
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Why connected learning
Connected learning is a necessity in this digital age. More and more of our students learning, attention, and access to information is taking place outside of classrooms and through online networks and exchanges. Connected learning, however, can help them cultivate the skills necessary for fulfilling adult lives and careers and that formal instruction alone could not afford.
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Although this was posted in 2013, the ideas of what we should look for in our classroom are still relevant. George Couros provides an image (as seen above) as well as more detailed explanations for each suggestion. Ask yourself if your learners have these options in your classroom.
1. Voice - the ability to learn from others and share their learning.
2. Choice - about how they learn and what they learn.
3. Time for reflection (often overlooked in our very busy classrooms).
4. Opportunities for innovation
5. Critical thinkers - asking the questions and challenging what they see, respectfully.
6. Problem solvers/finders - what is a problem the learners see? How would they solve the problem?
7. Self-assessment - do your learners assess themselves or do you do the assessment? What would happen if they were given this opportunity?
8. Connected learning - bringing in experts from your community or further afield (perhaps by using Skype).
The post is worth reading as he provides additional insights to each area. In addition he provides one more piece that is also critical in your classroom. Click through to the post to learn more.
Thx Beth Dichter
Clear and easy to understand!