21st+Century+Learning

=**21st Century Learning Space**= ClubTek members can use this space to share information on 21st Century Learning.

media type="youtube" key="8_ehGLqzBVM" height="344" width="425"

====Ken Kay, president of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, discusses Ohio Governor Ted Strickland's education plan and why 21st century skills must be incorporated into the classroom to ensure student success in the future economy==== media type="custom" key="4459467"

= =

Take a Tour of the P21 Framework.
====Preview Route 21, developed by the The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, a one-stop-shop for 21st century skills-related information, resources and community tools====

L isten to the Conversation on Education in Ohio
====[|Media Archive] of Governor Strickland (and others) discussing reform Ohio's education system for the 21st Century====

Participate in the Conversation on Education in Ohio
The Academic Content Standards [|Revision Process]

Recent legislation passed in House Bill 1 (HB1) guides the reform of education in Ohio.
====View a summary of the bill: [|HouseBill1.pdf]====

Impact of 21st Century Learning on Curriculum and Assessment:
The State Board and ODE have been charged with revising the academic content standards and assessment system. The bill requires the Board to adopt new content standards that incorporate 21st century skills by June 30, 2010 and new model curricula by March 31, 2011. The bill also calls for a switch from the Ohio Graduation Test as a requirement for graduation to a three-tiered system including end of course exams, a senior capstone project, and a "a nationally standardized assessment in science, math and English language arts." Additionally, HB 1 allows for the suspension of the writing (grades 4 and 7) and social studies (grades 5 and 8) portions of the Ohio Achievement Tests during the next two school years due to budgetary constraints. However, these subjects continue to be required for future assessments in these grades. The writing test is to be combined with reading to form an English/Language Arts assessment.

Other Resources:
The Ohio Core: [|Ohio_Core.pdf] More on the [|Ohio Core] [|National Education Technology Standards] (NETS) for [|Administrators], [|Teachers] and [|Students] [|Future of Learning] from KnowledgeWorks

WHAT IS YOUR VISION OF AN EFFECTIVE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT?
Discuss the models of 21st Century Learning that currently exist in your district. Each small group share their insights and questions with the larger group.


 * What technology tools and infrastructures are you utilizing to facilitate effective instruction?** This includes distance learning, blended classroom environments, interactive classroom technologies, one-to-one initiatives, etc.


 * How do you facilitate teacher and student virtual communication?** This includes email, file exchange, virtual storage, calendars, shared documents, etc. Has the topic of Student Portfolios come up in your district?


 * How do you assist your students to make Global Connections?**


 * What are the best practices for Professional Development to meet Technology Standards for Teachers** **.**

=  =