61 Educational Apps For The 21st Century Student
It’s not entirely clear what it means to be a “21st century student.” And in 2013, it’s also not entirely clear what the definition of an “educational app” might be. Just as students are no longer tethered to textbooks (in most formal education settings), apps that are strictly didactic–designed to promote academic proficiency and foundational fluency–are often the first that parents and teachers reach for when looking for something “constructive.” But the reality is, the 21st century is as much about finding, evaluating, managing, sharing, and curating information as it is reading texts, answering questions, and applying memorized formulas to neatly scaffolded problems. So, critical thinking and transfer over accuracy and recall. In that context, what are often thought of as “productivity apps” are not only “educational,” but are often the real marrow of 21st century learning. Which is probably not a coincidence, and what makes the following list by Michael Hyatt useful.
The 12 Must-Have Skills Of Modern Learners
If you consider yourself a modern learner and take advantage of modern technology in order to improve yourself, then you probably have some or most of these characteristics. If you use technology to bolster your understanding of a particular topic, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle tough questions, or simply collaborate across networks (online and in-person), then you’ve got some of the skills of modern learners. That’s the idea behind this fabulous visualization from User-Generated Education . Another critical skill I want to point out is empathy and global stewardship. What’s your favorite skill?
21st Century Icebreakers: 11 Ways To Get To Know Your Students with Technology
In honor of the start of a new school year, I am sharing one of my popular posts again with you with a couple of new additions! On Monday I will begin my new job. As I’ve mentioned before, I will be working as a Technology Resource Specialist as well as teaching a couple of classes. As always, I am nervous and excited for the first day of school, and eager to meet a new group of students. In an effort to bring my own classroom to the present, I’ve put together a list of 13 icebreakers that use technology and fit with 21st century students: Have students create a Pinterest board with 10 pins that summarizes them.Ask students to create a 30 second podcast that introduces themselves. Have any other 21st century icebreakers? Like this: Like Loading...
The 5 Important Elements of The 21st Century Classroom
Technology is radically transforming the way education is delivered and part of this transformation is taking place right inside our classrooms. From the ancient one-room school to the 20th century classroom where we have been taught, the classroom, as a pedagogical concept, has never witnessed such a transformational revolution as is the case now with the uptake of digital technology.And guess what this is only the beginning. The pace with which technology is developing makes it really impossible for anyone to predict what kind of classrooms we will have in the next few decades. What is apparent, however, is the fact that new ways of learning are mushrooming here and there as a direct impact of the embrace of this technology in education. Mobile learning, blended learning, flipped classroom, to mention but a few, are some immediate examples that come to the surface when talking about this interactional relationship between the digital and the educational. Source: onlineuniversities.com
BYOD: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
“BYOD” Bring Your own Device. A great idea that can easily turn messy. Biztech has introduced the BYOD: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly infographic asking you to answer 6 easy but important questions before you launch into a BYOD situation. If your company is considering allowing employees to bring their own devices to work, make sure you have a game plan in place.BYOD has freed up many enterprises from the responsibility of exclusively purchasing and maintaining computing devices, such as notebooks, tablets and smartphones, but companies still need to have policies set in place to make things work.BizTech magazine has put together an infographic that highlights six core questions every company should consider before moving forward with BYOD:Who buys the devices? The organization in this design is really well done. One of the data visualizations is hard for the readers to understand. Thanks to Ricky for sending in the link!
BYOD in Education: An Emerging and Irreversible Trend
Family & Parenting, School & Education, Local News By Vickie Moller Published: June 04 2013 The topic of BYOD-Bring Your Own Device is gaining momentum--educators simply cannot ignore it. The topic of BYOD-Bring Your Own Device is gaining momentum—educators simply cannot ignore it. “Education must move with the times. “BYOD-Bring Your Own Device, is a trend that is catching on quickly. Researchers have found that 81 percent of Generation Y connects wirelessly and 73 percent of them use social networking to connect with others—and educators can use these facts to their advantage. The reasons to implement BYOD are compelling. Interactive Learning - The possibilities for interactive learning are an exciting aspect of BYOD. Differential Instruction – The flexibility of media allows teachers to more readily meet individualized learning needs. Learning Outside of the Classroom – Think of the possibilities here! What are your thoughts about BYOD?
Building an Effective School BYOD Plan
Become an educational innovator & disrupt! 5 key skills to develop
This week I briefly spoke to our key leaders about innovation, an integral part of the DNA at SCIL. A culture of innovation is essential to achieving our vision and values. Our 21stC life is a result of innovation. Innovation differs from improvement because it disrupts. It messes with the way we do things, it can be uncomfortable, but ultimately, if it is truly innovative it will change our life for the better. School education is currently being disrupted. Physical design of the schoolMethods of learningThe role of the teacherExams and assessmentThe day – timetable, durationLibraries, books and other resources How do I know that this innovation is working toward positive outcomes? I have met too many passionate educators who are seeking change for the right reason: They put the need of the learner at the heart of all they do. How can we bring innovation to education? 1. At SCIL, we seek inspiration outside schools. 2. At SCIL we ask: Why do we have textbooks’? 3. 4. 5. Like this:
