21ST CENTURY LEARNING

THE FUTURE IS NOW

DAC PRESENTATION

January 14, 2014

Dr. Jon Sand, Director & DeDe Dryer, TOSA

CVUSD Curriculum and Assessment

�Reading, Writing (Literacy) & Math

�Critical Thinking

�Communication

�Creative Thinking

�Collaboration/Problem Solving

�Demonstration of Depth of Knowledge

and Ability to Apply to New Situations

�Reading, Writing (Literacy) & Math

�Critical Thinking

�Communication

�Creative Thinking

�Collaboration/Problem Solving

�Demonstration of Depth of Knowledge

and Ability to Apply to New Situations

21st Century Skills: Rigor and Relevance

+ Career & College Readiness

= enhanced Instructional Practices

Criteria for the Standards:Literacy, Math, and Science

• Fewer, clearer, and higher

• Aligned with college and work expectations

• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills

• Built upon strengths and lessons of current state standards

• Internationally benchmarked, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society

• Based on evidence and research

Orchestrating Student Success within

Recurring Themes of the Millennium

• A Brief Reflection

• Quick activity to bring it all together

A quick review…

Realities of a 21st Century K-12 Education

Schematic used with permission from

the Partnership For 21st Century Skills:

http://www.p21.org

21 st C entury Teaching and Learning Impl icat ions – Direct & Indirect

• Technology as a central part of the learning solution, not a separate competency.

• Digital Citizenship

• Increased access and engagement for all learners

• The new format of textbooks• Links to media, tools, dynamic and engaging• Video lessons of concepts and remediation – for students, teachers and parents

• Extension activities: reinforce key concepts, develop mastery and challenge proficient and advanced students

Technol ogy Standards and Prof ic iencies

+ Using 21 st C entury Tool s

Internationally benchmarked standards which support the use of

effective and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning

and demonstrate understanding and new ideas.

5th Grade Sample

21st Century Literacy Standards

• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

• Text Types and Purposes

• Production and Distribution of Writing

• Research to Build and Present Knowledge

• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

• Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

• Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the

meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel,

multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

• Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively

(e.g. in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or

interactive elements or Web pages) explain how the information

contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

21 st Century Teaching and Learning

Implications Direct & Indirect:

THE KWL STRATEGY

20TH CENTURY MODEL 21ST CENTURY MODEL

• What I Know• Based on Direct Instruction

• Aligned with State Standards

• What I Want to Know• Teacher Facilitated

• Student Differentiated Inquiry

• What I Learned• Project Based Learning

• Demonstrated using 4 C’s

• What I Know• Based on Prior Knowledge

• What I Want to Know• Teacher Directed

• Based on Direct Instruction

• What I Learned• Aligned with State Standards

• Knowledge and Comprehension

21 st Century Teaching and Learning

Implications Direct & Indirect:

THE KWL STRATEGY

20TH CENTURY MODEL 21ST CENTURY MODEL

• What I Know• Based on Direct Instruction

• Aligned with State Standards

• What I Want to Know• Teacher Facilitated

• Student Differentiated Inquiry

• What I Learned• Project Based Learning

• Demonstrated using 4 C’s

• What I Know• Based on Prior Knowledge

• What I Want to Know• Teacher Directed

• Based on Direct Instruction

• What I Learned• Aligned with State Standards

• Knowledge and Comprehension

The 4 Cs

Critical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Critical Thinking

20TH CENTURY MODEL

• Utilize Varying Learning Styles

• Consider Multiple Points of View

• Answer Open-Ended Questions

• Engage in Active Learning

21ST CENTURY MODEL

• Reason Effectively (both deductively and inductively)

• Make Informed Judgments

• Make Decisions

• Solve Problems

Communication

20TH CENTURY MODEL

• Journal

• Make Oral Presentations

• Participate in Class Discussions

• Practice Listening Activities

21ST CENTURY MODEL

• Articulate Thoughts and Ideas Effectively

• Listen Effectively to Decipher Meaning

• Use for a Range of Purposes

• Use multiple medias and technology

Collaboration

20TH CENTURY MODEL

• Develop Cooperative Learning Skills

• Fulfill Structured Group Roles

• Build or Share Knowledge

• Practice Social and Communication Skills

21ST CENTURY MODEL

• Develop Collaborative Learning Skills

• Work Effectively in Teams

• Build Consensus

• Work Toward a Common Goal

• Assume Shared Responsibility

Creativity

20TH CENTURY MODEL

• Self-express

• Participate in Arts Education

• Use Imagination

• Develop Talent

21ST CENTURY MODEL

• Create New and Worthwhile Ideas

• Work Creatively with Others

• Communicate Creatively

• Act on Creative Ideas

• Implement Innovation