My biggest surprise with the 21st Century web site is that something as big and organized has been below my radar! I had no idea that is such a large scale that they even have a National Summit. I’ve never heard of it before but will definitely be spreading the news around. I really like the web site. The available resources are so varied. I was impressed at the number of videos. I especially like the contest video winner’s pieces. I do wish though that the art teachers’ video animation had been created by students.
When reading the web article Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century, what caught my attention in this article was the mentioned that EASA (Elementary And Secondary Education) includes the arts which in my opinion are always a “big deal”. I have always been an advocate for the arts as it is such an important part of children’s creativity. Unfortunately, it is also seems to be the first curriculum to be cut when resources get tight. A quote from the article that I liked is along the lines of “curriculum is not ‘one size fits all’ standardized”. Here again unfortunately state mandated test are one size fits all.
I have a few concerns about 21st Century. My first concern is this whole premise is based on assumptions of what the world will be looking for in the next several years. Who would have guessed just 15 years ago where we would be now? People were just hearing about the Internet. That we would even have cell phones, let alone use them as we do now was stuff of science fiction. What we are pushing now could be absolute in just a few years. My second concern is how teachers are going to add this to what they are already expected to accomplish?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
El Blog de Steve ... AKA El Jefe ... AKA The Boss: Diversity? I Think They Need a Class...
El Blog de Steve ... AKA El Jefe ... AKA The Boss: Diversity? I Think They Need a Class...
I was shocked to see this. I think someone should answer for it.
Nancy
I was shocked to see this. I think someone should answer for it.
Nancy
Friday, March 11, 2011
Khan Academy
I saw an interesting feature last night on NBC News about a young man who has developed an educational site that can be accessed for free. It's called Khan Academy. The clip they showed last night had students in classrooms accessing this site and using it to practice math. I haven't had the time to actually visit the website yet but did want to pass this along.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wow! This Works!
I am enjoying all the great "stuff" that is coming into my blog. Thanks to those who have shared with me. It's fun getting to know you better.
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