21st Century Skills

I thought some of you might find this upcoming Webinar interesting:

Join Pam Berger to explore the latest generation of Web tools including social networking, media sharing, social bookmarking, content collaboration and more. Discover how these tools are being used to effectively support inquiry learning and the new AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner.

This Webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 EST.

Visit the Webinar's information page -- http://www.abc-clio.com/mark/pdf/2010-Spring-Webinars_010610.pdf -- for all the details and to register.

Hi everyone -- Happy New Year!

We have a lot of new members to the Group and I think it will be helpful to introduce ourselves. Some helpful info to include: where and what you teach, your take on teaching students 21st Century Skills.

It's not painful, I promise. I'll go first:
My name is Alysia Clancy and I am the moderator of this TeachAde Group. I have my Masters in Educational Technology and I worked at AOL for 5 years on their Web-based AOL@SCHOOL product. It was a wonderful experience, but also a big eye-opener. It seems, to me, that many in the technology and media industries have an unrealistic idea of classroom teachers, and are therefor creating products that don't address some basic issues: addressing standards, the fact that sometimes students (or entire school buildings) need to share technology resources, etc. I'm hoping this social networking Group will bring together thoughtful educational professionals that can openly discuss what works, and what doesn't, in terms of teaching 21st Century Skills.

See, that wasn't too hard. Now it's your turn :) Alysia

You're invited to attend a free Webinar to learn more about our teacher-focused online community and how you can get the most from your TeachAde membership.
 
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Thanks!

This article from eSchoolNews caught my eye: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?I=61504

 A new study reports that only one-third of parents believe schools are doing a good job of preparing students for the 21st century. What needs to change? Where is the disconnect ... is it the need for more professional development? More funding for hardware? A combination? Or is a problem with parent perception of what you are already doing?

How is your school addressing the need to integrate the teaching of 21st century skills?

Check out this new article from the Associated Press from Sept. 20th. http://www.decaturdaily.com/detail/43639.html

Does your school system teach cursive after the 3rd grade? Do you think they should?