9 Characteristics Of 21st Century Learning. The label of “21st Century learning” is vague, and is an idea that we here at TeachThought like to take a swing at as often as possible, including: –weighing the magic of technology with its incredible cost and complexity –underscoring the potential for well thought-out instructional design –considering the considerable potential of social media platforms against its apparent divergence from academic learning Some educators seek out the ideal of a 21st century learning environment constantly, while others prefer that we lose the phrase altogether, insisting that learning hasn’t changed, and good learning looks the same whether it’s the 12th or 21st century.
At TeachThought, we tend towards the tech-infused model, but do spend time exploring the limits and challenges of technology, the impact of rapid technology change, and carefully considering important questions before diving in head-first. The size of the circles on the map are intended to convey priority. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Engaging Students Through Social Media: Real World Experience, Creativity & Future Employability. By Rob James Social media has become an essential part of most people’s everyday lives, from checking Facebook and Twitter to posting blogs, Pinterest listings, and uploading YouTube videos. However, and with smartphones making it easier than ever to spend time on social media networks, in what ways can these networks be leveraged to engage and build a foundation for future student learning? While the potential of distraction is there, the right social media teaching strategies can lead to creative learning, and a productive approach to making social media part of ongoing professional development.
There is already evidence that teachers are using social media as part of teaching strategies, with the aim of encouraging students to view social networks as less of a pleasurable distraction, and more as something that can be used in projects and for personal expression in a medium they prefer. Anderson, Steven. ‘How to Create Social Media Guidelines for Your School.’ Wp-content/uploads/2010/09/the-cluetrain-manifesto.pdf. Introduction to Social Media. Social Media Policy for School Districts. The Case For Social Media in Schools. A year after seventh grade teacher Elizabeth Delmatoff started a pilot social media program in her Portland, Oregon classroom, 20% of students school-wide were completing extra assignments for no credit, grades had gone up more than 50%, and chronic absenteeism was reduced by more than a third.
For the first time in its history, the school met its adequate yearly progress goal for absenteeism. At a time when many teachers are made wary by reports of predators and bullies online, social media in the classroom is not the most popular proposition. Teachers like Delmatoff, however, are embracing it rather than banning it. They argue that the educational benefits of social media far outweigh the risks, and they worry that schools are missing out on an opportunity to incorporate learning tools the students already know how to use. What started as a Facebook-like forum where Delmatoff posted assignments has grown into a social media component for almost every subject. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Understanding and Developing Social Media Guidelines for Schools | ISTE Workshop. ISTE Webinar Session Description: Social media tools, along with handheld technologies such as smartphones and tablets, continue to push educational practice and how schools operate towards a 24-7, always-on, connected, digital environment. Join David Jakes for an important consideration of the questions surrounding the development and deployment of frameworks to support the effective school use of mobile and social media technologies. Develop an understanding of policies, guidelines, and recommendations that you can use to effectively position your school to utilize social media and leverage student-owned technology. Session: The Introduction: The New Technology Landscape (social media, digital texts, student devices, emergence of social media sites, new venues for learning) Session resources at davidjakes.me Your students and their experience...
My experience | A context for my beliefs Your experience? Then, for your consideration: Reality vs vision Your tools vs. their tools What do you have? Www.gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES/teacher-regulation/professional-guidance-ecomms-social-media.pdf. Lib.dr.iastate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3308&context=etd. Www.islma.org/pdf/DevelopingSocialMediaGuidelines(DRAFT).pdf. Social Media & FERPA Guidelines for Schools & Educators · rpetersmauri.
Www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/sites/default/files/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1625587/File/Technology/SocialMediaGuidelines.pdf. Www.asis.org/asist2011/proceedings/submissions/44_FINAL_SUBMISSION.pdf. Chicago Public Schools : Social Media Toolkit. Mashable. Mashable. Collaborating for growth in the K-12 education market. By Howard B. Esbin PhD July 5, 2012 Note: This blog post was co-written with Joseph Wilson. Over the past few years, despite the economic downturn, there was one industry that saw drastic growth in investment: education. There are entrepreneurs all over the world disrupting the K–12 education system. Source: National Venture Capital Association, Thomson Reuters Also in May, the Software and Information Industry Association showcased two Canadian social enterprises— MaRS clients Heliotrope and KEEN 5X—at its Ed Tech Industry Summit in San Francisco, recognizing these enterprises as two of this year’s most relevant and innovative education tech products.
In June, Penyo Pal, a new Next 36 company based in Toronto, travelled to Mountain View, California, for the LAUNCH Education and Kids conference, where the group won first prize in a pitch competition for their app designed to teach children Mandarin. Collaboration among stakeholders is the key to scaling innovation in education Learning.com. Working with Social Media in Academics. Social media in K-12 education. Social Media Community Guidelines | www.niles-hs.k12.il.us. Social Media Community Guidelines Purpose: The mission of Niles Township High School District 219 is to “improve the academic achievement of every student.”
We want to provide the same atmosphere on our social media platforms as we do in our schools and in the community. Our community guidelines discuss how to maintain the type of atmosphere you can expect from Niles Township High School District 219. The Basics: Be respectful. Your Comments: Our social media pages are public because we want to hear from our community. Another thing to consider before posting on our public pages is that your comments may be viewed publicly in search engine results. We look forward to your comments, and we will respond back when appropriate. Questions: One of the reasons we’re on social media is to help you. Complaints: We take your complaints very seriously and want to ensure any issues are dealt with properly. Community Safety: Inappropriate Content: Sharing: Privacy and Security: Www.edutopia.org/pdfs/edutopia-anderson-social-media-guidelines.pdf.
K12 Social Networking Harvard. Social Learning Networks for K12 Education. While Facebook and Google+ are popular social networks for everyday life, dozens of other networks have been created to provide safe and effective social learning environments for K12 education. Social learning networks (SLNs) allow students to learn 21st-century skills. Students can build online portfolios and resumes and collaborate with peers through project-based learning, which will help them in college or the workforce. SLNs created specifically for education feature safety elements and Web 2.0 tools, and they are a platform for collaboration. Beginning in July, all Gaggle subscribers will be protected by its Human Monitoring Service, which blocks inappropriate content and keywords posted by students and alerts teachers. ePals Learning Space allows students to form meaningful relationships with peers around the world and to collaborate through project-based learning.
Peers do not need to be friends or have access to a student’s or teacher’s profile to use this app. Edmodo ePals. 7 Social Media Roles You Haven’t Considered. When you think of social media roles, chances are you think of a community manager or the oh-so-generic “social media manager”, which is usually some function of the marketing department managing strictly social media programs. But there are loads of other potential roles that can integrate or represent social media alongside other business areas. Considering these is one of the primary ways to really integrate and entrench social media and its implications throughout the business, not just isolated in the communications department.
Let’s take a look at what I mean. Social Phone Operator At Radian6, we have folks that help us man the front lines of what we call our Listening Grid. Existing Roles that might incorporate this: customer support specialists, tech-savvy receptionists, department assistants or coordinators Lead Generation Yes, there are leads making themselves known in social media. Social Business Development Social Customer Service & CRM Internal Community Manager Analysts 0buffer.