21st Century Learner Videos

A powerful two minute video that helps to describe the technological needs of young students. The video claims to be in the students’ words which makes it even more powerful.

A longer video that describes ways students are engaged. Although most of the statistics are very dated, we can assume that most of these have stayed the same or even increased. The video suggests that students are more engaged with digital learning. It also calls for teachers to start using these methods.

A brief video that discusses the need to change teaching styles to match the needs of today’s learners. Discusses the needs to change and gives some ideas for learning.

This is a nine minute video that discusses the need for 21st century learning. It discusses some of the needs, but is somewhat short on detail for its length. The most relevant point is the need for systemic change.

A brief video that describes the nature of informal learning and using technology to engage students in the classroom and out. Helps to dispel common myths about students like they are not interested in learning

Video that discusses a framework for changing the educational landscape from a model that was developed for the industrial revolution to a model that prepares students for the digital landscape. Very sparse on details but an interesting framework.

Short two minute video consisting of slides overlaid with music that introduces 21st century literacy

A short video that calls for teachers to use more technology in the classroom. Uses the rise of China as a reason. The video discusses the media that student’s learn. The video is a little dated.

Dated video that does a relatively poor job describing “today’s students.” It does a decent job describing the communication styles of modern learners.

Five minute video that presents a lot of interrelated facts that could be loosely described as the informational state of our world and a little bit about globalization.