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Professional Seminar
2009
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The 21st Century Classroom: Keeping up with the Times
Welcome to the BILC Professional Seminar
Advisory Body to NATO
STANAG 6001
Conference & Seminar
Tasks
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Themes
Special Language Requirements Blended/Hybrid Learning Assessment Virtual Worlds Distance Learning XXIc Classroom New Paradigms for Teaching and Learning
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The Classroom
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Guess who!
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What’s wrong with a classroom?
Nothing
Technology– Writing
• Books
• Blackboard
• Notebooks
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Post-Industrial IT&E
Anywhere Any time Undirected Unfocused Unevaluated Uncontrolled Unacceptable
Online Search
The rapidity of advances in information transfer over the past five years has been breathtaking– So much for the local monopoly on imparting
knowledge– The challenge of constructing knowledge
remains, however.
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Examples
Newer paradigms
– Distributed learning through virtual classrooms– Learning in virtual worlds– Task specific language in simulations– Social networking– Mobile learning
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Bandwagons
Caveat emptor
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Since you are teaching a virtual class, would you consider a virtual paycheck?
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Clients
Generation Y Milennials Boomers II Digital natives
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Characteristics of Gen Y
Generation Y Cons: Impatient: raised in world dominated by
technology and instant gratification. Skeptical: In recent years there has been more
scamming, cheating, lying and exploiting than ever from the major figures in the media. This includes everyone from rock stars to the political leaders. This is the payback.
Blunt and expressive: Self expression is favored over self-control. Making their point is most important.
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Characteristics of Gen Y
Generation Y Cons: They are still young: although they have a “seen it
all, done it all” air about them, lack of life experience means that they don’t know everything yet. They are aware of this and are not afraid to ask questions.
For this generation, it is more efficient to ask questions than to waste time trying to figure things out.
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Characteristics of Gen Y
Generation Y Pros: Adaptability: Generation Y is used to
adapting and being comfortable in various situations.
Technologically savvy: Growing up in the age of technology and taking advantage of it.
Ability to grasp new concepts: This is a learning-oriented generation.
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Characteristics of Gen Y
Generation Y Pros: Efficient multi-taskers: They perform
faster and better than their competition. Tolerant: Generation Y constitutes a
diverse workforce.
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Challenges
Adapt to new ideas and values Accept that MOST are highly educated,
willing to learn, technologically savvy and motivated
Recognize that sensitivity to the needs of this cohort will be the key factor motivating and retaining them
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New Model for Education
Student centred Competency based Relevant Adaptable Creative Focused
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DO NOT PANIC
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We are not alone!
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International & NATO Links
BILC Communities of Practice JSSG ADL WG
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In summary . . .
The traditional classroom still has its uses
but no becomes less relevant as the core of modern adult education . . .
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The 21st Century Classroom: Keeping up with the Times
Listen Hear Make connections Think it through
But most important, step out and . . .
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Enjoy!Enjoy!