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10 Strategies To Reach The 21st Century Reader

10 Strategies To Reach The 21st Century Reader | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Like thinking, reading in the 21st century is different than in centuries past, endlessly linked in an increasingly visible web of physical and digital media forms.

So in this context of media abundance, what does the modern, 21st century look like? How can we appeal to their interests?"

Beth Dichter's insight:

This post provides more than the 10 strategies to reach our students, it begins with a look at:

* Media Design in the 21st Century

* What it Means to be Authentic

* Media as Schema

* What "21st Century" Literature Teachers Do

and then moves on to the 10 strategies. Several of the strategies are below (quoted from the post). Click through to the post to read more.

* Use combinations of media–classic and modern together, leveraging one against the other

* Allow students to pick media while you pick themes and standards

* Insist all writing “leaves the classroom” and is published–then design units accordingly

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Has Education arrived in the 21st Century yet?

Has Education arrived in the 21st Century yet? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Beth Dichter's insight:

There have been many posts about the difference between 20th and 21st century learning. In this post Gleeson raises the question "for all the talk and planning, have we really moved out of the 20th Century and embraced what this nebulous concept of 21st Century is really about?" He speaks of it as an "Education Revolution."

He first notes that there are factors that are necessary for this revolution: money, timing, change of mindset, time and effort. He then goes on to address the six areas raised in the table above, asking questions that need to be considered. Each section is listed below and one of his questions is also listed below it.

Classroom Presentations and Materials

*  Are we as teachers still in the 20th Century and pre-conceiving and preparing all the content the students need?

Teacher/Student Roles in the Classroom

* Have teachers old and new had sufficient training in how to get their students to become participants and agents while they guide and mentor them?

How Do We Deal With Information

* Do students and parents (teachers?) value these higher level skills as much as the easier to identify/rank/reward 20th century skills?

Access to Course Content

* How many teachers are sufficiently aware of the technology available that can provide this access and how can we train them so they see it is easy to do and beneficial?

Accessibility of Students and Teachers

* How well versed in digital citizenship are both teachers and students in order to use social media responsibly and effectively?

Curriculum Disciplinary Boundaries

* How long will it take to make learning truly integrated like life in general?

Click through to the post to look at the questions. Do you have other questions that should be raised?

choukri's curator insight, April 18, 2013 6:09 AM

Comparaison n'est pas raison entre l'école du 20ème et celle du 21ème siècle

Andrea Manzano TICE's curator insight, April 8, 2014 5:27 AM
Le document fait une comparaison entre la façon d'éduquer du XXème siècle et celle du XXIèeme. On nous explique l'évolution qui s'est produite par rapport aux matériels utilisés, les rôles des élèves, parents et maîtres, les contenus...

Je pense que c'est un document intéressant plutôt pour le maître à fin de connaître les différentes changements produits en un siècle.

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Part 3: Ten Steps...Transforming Past Lessons for the 21st Century Digital Classroom

Part 3: Ten Steps...Transforming Past Lessons for the 21st Century Digital Classroom | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

This is Part 3 of a four part series. In this post Step 6 and 7 are presented. Step 6 suggest that you include an advance organizer to help students apply their past knowledge and connect it to their new knowledge. A wide range of suggestions are provided as well as recources to help you with Advance Organizer.

Step 7 discuses how to incorporate formative learning and assessment. There is a discussion on formative assessments as well as a wide variety of additional resources. Links to the first two posts in this series in in this post (and they are also posted in this Scoop.it).

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20 Must-See Facts About The 21st Century Classroom | Edudemic

20 Must-See Facts About The 21st Century Classroom | Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"The classroom of the future is on your doorstep. We’re getting slapped in the face with technology (sorry about that, partially my fault), flipped classroom models, and innovative ideas.

So what is the current state of the 21st century classroom? How many teachers have computers in their classroom? What are the 3 biggest reasons to use technology in your classroom? A new infographic from Open Colleges spells it out."

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Preparing Students for 21st Century Success (Infographic)

Preparing Students for 21st Century Success (Infographic) | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Today's students need 21st century skills to succeed in our increasingly digital world. Infographic on preparing students for 21st century success.
Beth Dichter's insight:

This infographic provides a range of information including:

* A look at the various skills students are expected to master

* Definitions of the 21st century skills

* Identifying skills strengths

* A look at assessments and current trends

* How to bridge the gaps

Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight, February 1, 2014 10:11 AM

I love this info graph and thought you might too!

 

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How To Engage With Active Learners In The Classroom | Edudemic

How To Engage With Active Learners In The Classroom | Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Students are currently enjoying the last gasps of summertime in most countries right now. They’re outside, engaging in social activities, and constantly on the move. So what would happen if these students were thrown into a slow-moving and old-fashioned classroom? The students would get distracted, disconnected, and feel lost.'

This post explores the term "digital native" and has a short video that may get you "more excited about engaging active learners."  

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Part Two: Ten Steps… Transforming Past Lessons For the 21st Century Digital Classroom

Part Two: Ten Steps… Transforming Past Lessons For the 21st Century Digital Classroom | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Part 2 of a four part series on Transforming Lessons for the 21st Century Classroom.

In this post Steps Four and Five are introduced and explained.

Step 4 discusses how to "develop an engaging title...and pose a question out of content."

Step 5 discusses how to "outline the technology to incorporate"

As in the first part, each step includes links to resources to help you explore the concepts in more detail. Step 5 also discusses Bloom's Taxonomy and how it relates to 21st century learning.

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