21st Century Learning

In a world changing faster than the technology that fuels it, education too must change. We know our students need skills to be competitive in the 21st century, but what do we do to get them there. Watch.

Video about the need to change pedagogy to meet the needs and expectations of 21st century learners. - created at http://animoto.com

Pupils from Robin Hood primary school, Birmingham, worked with a film crew from the National College for School Leadership to express their desire to use their favourite technologies for learning in school.

a short video summarizing some of the most important characteristics of students today - how they learn, what they need to learn, their goals, hopes, dreams, what their lives will be like, and what kinds of changes they will experience in their lifetime. Created by Michael Wesch in collaboration with 200 students at Kansas State University.

Fantastic video on the progression of information technology, researched by Karl Fisch, Scott McLeod, and Jeff Brenman, remixed By the way, I did not create this video! Search on the names above if you want more info - they are responsible.

This video examines 21st century learning and how students need one set of standards that tell them what they need to do to compete in the world in which we live.

This video is similar to “Engage Me”
It’s a motivational video from students to empower teachers to teach students using the latest technologies.
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This video gives an introduction to 21st century literacy. It uses music, print, and illustrations to emphasize what is needed to be literate in the 21st century.

Uses background music, words, and illustrations to demonstrate how we as educators should pay attention to the learning needs of our students and teach them where they are using their technology.

Dr. James A. Billington discusses the needs of the 21st century learner followed by a presentation geared toward educators.