21st Century Learning

1. Global Awareness (NET-S 5) Teach technologies to connect to a global community Show teachers how to connect with classrooms around the world Integrate international students into classes Teach RSS feeds bringing the world to your computer Examine global trends in technology Collaborate with classes and people in other cultures via technology Examine the way the dominance of English language online promotes Anglo-Saxon cultural biases 2. Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy Examine the financial aspects of the web (how is it funded, etc.) Include advertising in media literacy exercises Explore opportunities to develop an online presence Explore entrepreneurial opportunities online Examine the role of business in defining the web Examine how technology is changing the financial structure of the world and the balance of power in the world Explore ways technology is providing access to information and opportunities to those in less fortunate situations Explore ways technology is affecting underdeveloped parts of the world 3. Civic Literacy (NET-S 5) Teach skills for building digital communities Teach skills for documenting community video, audio for oral history Incorporate service-learning projects Teach skills for showcasing student work web design, video, etc. Examine influences of technology on community and society Examine issues resulting from increased use of technology in society Explore avenues for promoting positive social change Use technology to promote positive social change 4. Health Literacy Incorporate health-related websites and articles in information literacy lessons Utilize interactive health websites in multimedia analysis Explore digital resources for teaching health in k-12 settings Examine health issues caused by increased use of technology (obesity, addiction, posture, eyesight, social development, sleep patterns, etc.) Examine changes in health-care systems due to the Web (patients accessing

diagnostic and treatment information online without doctor participation; alternative medicines promoted online; online prescriptions; effect of computerized medical records on health care; virtual tools for learning health skills; etc.) 5. Creativity and Innovation (NET-S 1) Teach digital tools for creativity digital photography, video, web design, information design, animation Explore emerging technologies and new ways to incorporate them into learning Review research and news on innovative uses of technology in education Teach presentation skills Incorporate project-based learning Teach instructional design 6. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (NETS-4) Incorporate problem-based learning Teach technology as a mindtool read Jonassen Examine multiple viewpoints and perspectives regarding technology in education Assign position papers Teach a variety of literacies information, media, visual, spatial, etc. Use mapping tools as problem-solving tools Teach philosophy of technology in education 7. Communication and Collaboration (NET-S 2) Teach Web 2.0 tools Use blogs, wikis, etc. in classes Teach effectively online, incorporating communication tools Provide multiple opportunities for group work Teach and Use collaboration tools in classes Collaborate with schools, ESDs, business, DEP Teach communication theory 8. Information Literacy (NET-S 3) Teach how to evaluate electronic resources for accuracy, bias, trustworthiness, etc. Teach search skills Teach library skills Teach academic honesty principles Examine research and how it is reported in various formats newspapers, websites, blogs, wikis, etc. 9. Media Literacy (NETS-3) Teach visual literacy Examine mass media and its influence on society

Explore new media (particularly social software) and its influence on society and individuals Teach skills for media production Deconstruct advertising

10. ITC: Information, Communications and Technology Literacy (NETS-3 & NET-S 6) Teach information literacy Include a literacy piece in every course Teach basic computer skills hardware and software Create informational products Conduct research and evaluate sources of information Incorporate communication with other students and faculty using a variety of tools Incorporate social software in coursework 11. Flexibility and Adaptability Teach technology problem-solving skills Teach technology integration using obsolete hardware/software Teach concepts vs. specific software Include collaborative projects Teach backup planning 12. Initiative and Self-Direction Teach grant-writing skills Promote advocacy Teach leadership skills Provide open-ended projects / assignments Incorporate choice into assignments Teach technology planning skills 13. Social and Cross-Cultural Skills (NET-S 5) Incorporate collaborative assignments Use and teach social software Familiarize students with Web 2.0 Examine global trends in technology Discuss social and cultural aspects of online learning Examine multicultural issues in educational technology Collaborate with classes and people in other cultures via technology Examine issues of equity (haves vs. have-nots, gender differences, developing countries, rural vs. urban, etc.)

Examine the way the dominance of English language online promotes Anglo-Saxon cultural biases explore ways to mitigate this

14. Productivity and Accountability Explore and use technologies for administrative, management purposes Teach research skills / action research Teach technologies that analyze and display qualitative and quantitative data Teach record-keeping tools Use technology as a tool to assess student learning Teach presentation technologies and skills Align this program to relevant standards articulate this to students Teach standards-based technology lesson planning Use data to modify instruction Teach program evaluation 15. Leadership and Responsibility Teach leadership skills Incorporate collaborative assignments Incorporate service-learning Require participation in professional organizations and conferences Teach technology planning skills Develop familiarity with professional literature Explore continuing education / professional development opportunities Teach program development

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1. Creativity and Innovation Teach digital tools for creativity digital photography, video, web design, information design, animation Explore emerging technologies and new ways to incorporate them into learning Review research and news on innovative uses of technology in education Teach presentation skills Incorporate project-based learning Teach design principles 2. Communication and Collaboration Teach Web 2.0 tools Use blogs, wikis, etc. in classes Teach effectively online, incorporating communication tools Provide multiple opportunities for group work Teach and Use collaboration tools in classes Collaborate with schools, ESDs, business, DEP Create informational products Teach communication theory 3. Research and Information Fluency Teach visual literacy Teach information literacy Include a literacy piece in every course Examine mass media and its influence on society Explore new media (particularly social software) and its influence on society and individuals Teach skills for media production Deconstruct advertising Conduct research and report research findings Evaluate research Use research in decision-making and instructional design 4. Critical Thinking, Problem-solving, & Decision-making Incorporate problem-based learning Teach technology as a mindtool read Jonassen Examine multiple viewpoints and perspectives regarding technology in education Assign position papers Teach a variety of literacies information, media, visual, spatial, etc. Use mapping tools as problem-solving tools

Use research in decision-making and instructional design Deconstruct media Teach technology problem-solving skills

5. Digital Citizenship Teach technologies to connect to a global community Show teachers how to connect with classroom around the world Integrate international students into classes Teach RSS feeds bringing the world to your computer Teach skills for building digital communities Teach skills for documenting community video, audio for oral history Incorporate service learning projects Teach skills for showcasing student work web design, video, etc. Teach ethics in a digital world Use and teach social software Familiarize students with Web 2.0 Examine global trends in technology Discuss social and cultural aspects of online learning Examine multicultural issues in educational technology Collaborate with classes and people in other cultures via technology Examine issues of equity (haves vs. have-nots, gender differences, developing countries, rural vs. urban, etc.) Examine the way the dominance of English language online promotes Anglo-Saxon cultural biases explore ways to mitigate this 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Teach basic computer skills hardware and software Teach technology problem-solving skills Teach technology integration using obsolete hardware/software Teach emerging technologies Teach concepts vs. specific software Teach backup planning