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Comment by Payal Mahajan on May 20, 2013 at 10:00pm

Where I live, this is increasing by leaps and bounds...much to the frustration of teachers. Some of the 21st century competencies need to be inculcated among parents as well- many schools here regularly hold interactive sessions with parents to win them over as partners.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/09/06/living/teachers-want-to-tell-pare...

Comment by Sidney B. Gilman on December 4, 2012 at 11:22am

11th and 12th graders should take a course in the healthcare field either onlne or at a local college or university.

Healthcare is one of the few areas where there are jobs.

Even if the student is preparing for college, it's a good idea.

If the student will attend college from home or if he/she plans to go away to a college or university, it's a good idea. There are healthcare jobs in almost every college town.

And what college kid doesn't need a few extra bucks?

Students and parents should look at Condensed Curriculum International.

www.condensedcurriculum.com

They have been offering healthcare certificate courses since 1993.

Sidney B. Gilman, Registered Pharmacist

President

Comment by Kristen Romond on June 7, 2012 at 5:45pm

I have been doing a lot of work in my LOTE classes in Middle School in preparing my students to become the 21st century learners they will need to be as they enter High School.  I find that even though they are extremely "net-savy" they still need to learn and practice the basics of proper nettiquette, how to browse and upload a file, and how to post a possitive and informative response in a discussion forum so as to continue the conversations.

        I find that it is exciting for them and myself as they discover new ways of expressing themselves digitally, especially in a foreign language. I've been using Moodle for two years now and have broadened my methods of use through vocal recordings and audio downloads, both student and teacher created. The most challenging part is to find the time to explore all the great resources that the students often send me for extra credit that relate to the topics in class and on the site. 

      Plus, as APPR and data collection is really going to have an impact on more content areas; I have a year's worth of written and spoken responses for all of my classes at my fingertips, and it is so wonderful to have the students go back and reflect on what they've noticed they've improved on, and how they could still improve. How great is that!?!

Comment by Sue Gubing on August 1, 2011 at 10:57am

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has authored a new Common Core tool kit.   

To view the P21 Common Core Toolkit and download a free copy, go to www.p21.org/P21Toolkit 

Comment by David A. Gamberg on March 25, 2011 at 12:29pm

Having Lee Crockett present to the staff and community in Southold about 21st Century Learning was inspiring and will stimulate an ongoing dialogue to all stakeholders.

Comment by Teh-yuan Wan, Ph.D. on March 22, 2011 at 11:01pm

Thanks for sharing, Sue.  I wished they videoed the presentations and would share it in a place like here.  Here is a link to the video on what Rochester City School District has been doing to create 21st century learning environment with their EETT Competitive Grants and let me know your reaction to it.

 

IT and IM&T Movie   or  (http://www.rcsdk12.org/it)

 

 

Comment by Sue Gubing on March 22, 2011 at 7:55am

Good morning!  As a passionate follower of 21st Century skills I attended the Ian Jukes/Lee Crockett presentation last night at Southold High School.   The very informative presentation and discussion were well received by an audience of parents, students and educators.  If you are not already connected to the 21st fluency project, you can do so at http://www.fluency21.com/

The evening presentation followed a full day of staff development.  This is a wonderful example on how to involve your total community in the advancement of education.

Comment by Dr. Cheryl Scheidet on February 12, 2011 at 1:20pm

I am very interested in how the new APPR regulations will effect teaching and learning. I am hopeful the change will be positive.

Comment by Nicole Schimpf on January 18, 2011 at 11:29am

I am interested in learning more in this area. My district is in the process of revising the APPR and encourging teachers to move beyond teaching to the test.

Comment by Sheldon Bernstein on August 26, 2009 at 1:26pm

An interesting compilation of 21st Century Skills information along with a school level view of Bloom's taxonomy. Hope you find it interesting as well: http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/

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