“The journey of teaching in the 21st Century”

“The lens through which we view what we do:

developing skills in an intentional and purposeful way”

Personal & Civic Responsibility Take ownership and embrace one’s learning and

one’s role in                         society Learning & Thinking Skills

Utilize higher order thinking skills and curiosity in the learning process

Communication Literacies Communicate accurately with integrity and

honesty to a variety of audiences in a variety of forms

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Self-directed Learning Participate actively in one’s ongoing personal learning process by setting goals,

making decisions on resources and learning strategies, and reflecting on the value of the outcomes

Collaboration Cooperate and function as a productive member of a group in order to achieve a

common goal Ethical Principles

Act with integrity and honesty when working independently and interacting with others Civic Responsibility

Recognize oneself as a contributing member of a larger society Cultural Understanding

Recognize and respect the way culture and history impact people’s behaviors, beliefs, and relationships in a multicultural world

Global Awareness Develop an understanding of interconnected worldwide environmental, political,

economic, and social issues and their impact

Research and Information Literacies Access, evaluate, organize and use

information ethically from a variety of sources

Technological Literacies Select and use available technologies for

learning, productivity, and performanceMulti-media Literacies

Evaluate, apply, and/or create multi-media representations

In an effort to develop students’ 21st Century learning skills, teachers embrace the need to be prepared with the pedagogical knowledge, skills and resources essential for the successful implementation of a technology-rich 1-to-1 learning environment.  

“Envision a tool that students use to gain fantastic and necessary 21st Century Skills to prepare them for a world we cannot even imagine right now.” – Brad Flickinger, author of Teaching with Netbooks

http://pypjourney.blogspot.com/2010/10/habits-of-mind.html

Flexibility

“Getting the road ready BEFORE you move forward!”

Laura

Rooms equipped with wireless hubNetbooks imaged with software, printing

capabilityName labels on netbook and caseMaster list of student ID’s and

passwordsOrganization/storage for

netbooks,headphones, bags, additional power-stations

Home-School communications: AUP, parent letter, take-home letter, assignment notebook, internet safety

“Learning how to power your machine”

Power on/off Log off vs. Lock Carrying Care, storage Changing desktop, notes, dock,

widgets, etc. What about Games? Desktop Organization Internet access, wireless signals Browsers, home pages and favorites Pop-up messages Software updates Assignment Notebook options Troubleshooting

Nancy

“The car you travel in is suited by the trip”

Using technology tools in the learning process

Ready for Day 1Use to sign up for Web 2.0

toolsStudents enter

address in Edline during BootCamp

Try/use other features if/when ready

Laura

Nancy & Ken

Student’s Documents file

Nancy & KenNancy & Ken

Jen

Amy & NancyAmy & Nancy

Amy

“Way Cool Websites for Science, Math, Social Studies and LA”

Focus for future D67 times…

• Start off as slow as you want…• Take your time…

• Don’t be afraid to TAKE RISKS!• Travel with (your own) style…

• Remember the “Buddy System”

“We’re ALL in this TOGETHER”