Tech+Curriculum+Study

In our last edition I shared a a note about an eSchool News article that reminded us about "tech literacy" being added to the Nation's Report Card in 2012. It noted that along with measuring student proficiency in reading, science, and math, student proficiency will also be measured in the application of technology.

I also stated in that edition that a number of our Lutheran educators are already prepared for this to take place. In addition, I remarked that there are still far too many Lutheran educators who are not yet prepared for this type of assessment to take place in their school or classroom. 2012 may seem to be a long way off. However, if we think about how long it takes for some of us to change our ways, it is not too early to began our journey to become prepared for this type of evaluation.

Following are six questions that may be good to use to help measure your school's, or your level of, readiness for 2012.

Does your Lutheran school have a plan for 21st century learning? Does your administration, teachers, and school board members understand the urgency of utilizing technology for education for the ultimate success of their ministry mission? Are your teachers prepared to integrate technology into their instructional process? Does your school understand the types of hardware and software tools necessary to drive an effective vision for technology integration in education? Are your teachers and principal prepared to articulate the necessity of carrying an effective plan for 21st century learning? If your school does not meet the challenges of 21st century learning, will it continue to meet the needs of students and be a viable place for ministry?

Why do we need to understand and incorporate 21st skills in our content areas and include technology? media type="youtube" key="QRxAuqBfRNQ" height="344" width="425"

From WI Education for the 21st Century Page:

The Partn ership for 21st Century Skills

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education. The organization brings together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers to define a powerful vision for 21st century education to ensure every child’s success as citizens and workers in the 21st century. The Partnership encourages schools, districts and states to advocate for the infusion of 21st century skills into education and provides tools and resources to help facilitate and drive change.

Core subjects and 21st century themes:


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Article on the 3R's and 21st Century Skills

This is 21st century education There are new skills needed for teachers and students to be successful. media type="youtube" key="FOKJk-7K9gY" height="344" width="425" Are we working for this kind of education at Emanuel?

Standards to review and refine:

[|NETS-Students]

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Helpful for Understanding Today's Education and Kid's Brains:

[|Building the 21st Century Mind - Howard Gardner] [|Literacy and Learning for the 21st Century]

[|21st Century Thinking Skills] [|WI's Route 21 Page]