15 Characteristics of a 21st-Century Teacher - Edutopia
Jun 20, 2015 · Changing 20th to 21st brings different results: a 21st-century school, 21st-century education, 21st-century teacher, 21st-century skills. I searched for Twitter hashtags and Amazon books, and the results were just the same—nothing for 20th-century teacher and a lot for 21st : #teacher21, #21stcenturyskills, #21stCTeaching, and quite a few ...
10 Hallmarks of 21st Century Teaching and Learning - Edutopia
May 12, 2015 · Hands-On. Collaborative. Multi-Disciplinary. Student Centered. Real-Time. Real-World. Flexible. Just as any discussion about the design of 21st century teaching/learning spaces includes, by nature, flexibility of those spaces, so too the design of 21st century teaching and learning must also be flexible.
Becoming a 21st Century School or District: Use the 4Cs to
Oct 16, 2011 · Your 21st century education initiative rests upon your ability to engage and support every teacher in their practice around the 4Cs. Engage your teachers in active conversations about the 4Cs. Provide them with resources necessary for their 21st century education journey. Give them a copy of "Preparing Our Students for the 21st Century: An ...
Redefining the Role of the Teacher: It’s a Multifaceted Profession
Jul 1, 1997 · Students work harder when teachers give them a role in determining the form and content of their schooling -- helping them create their own learning plans and deciding the ways in which they will demonstrate that they have, in fact, learned what they agreed to learn. The day-to-day job of a teacher, rather than broadcasting content, is becoming ...
Stop, Start, Continue: Conceptual Understanding Meets ... - Edutopia
Nov 3, 2015 · Stop, Start, Continue: Conceptual Understanding Meets Applied Problem Solving. To better understand how educating individuals can make a global difference, consider what we should stop doing, what we should start doing, and what we should continue doing. New! I recently became the Chief Academic Officer for the International Baccalaureate (IB ...
10 Signs of a 21st Century Classroom - Edutopia
Feb 27, 2015 · Technology Integration. Rather self-explanatory and covered very well in other sections of this site. It involves more than just use of technology, but students using technology to achieve goals in a different way than was possible before. Collaborative Environment. Many students prefer to work alone.
3 Steps for Teachers Seeking to Be Lifelong Learners | Edutopia
Jan 20, 2022 · 1. Reframe our mindset. Education reformer Dylan Wiliam says, “If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”. One strategy to unlearning is to embrace the mindset of continuous improvement.
Visualizing 21st-Century Classroom Design - Edutopia
Mar 29, 2016 · Visualizing 21st-Century Classroom Design. These five steps are essential in creating a 21st-century classroom: establishing zones, ensuring resource accessibility, encouraging mobility, igniting inspiration, and fostering respect. New! Problem-based learning, makerspaces, flipped learning, student blogging -- these are becoming perceived ...
Singapore’s 21st-Century Teaching Strategies (Education
Mar 14, 2012 · Singapore’s 21st-Century Teaching Strategies (Education Everywhere Series) By cultivating strong school leadership, committing to ongoing professional development, and exploring innovative models like its tech-infused Future Schools, Singapore has become one of the top-scoring countries on the PISA tests. March 14, 2012.
10 Teacher Picks for Best Tech Tools - Edutopia
Feb 5, 2021 · 9. Flip: One of the most popular tech tools in schools, Flip won praise from teachers across the country because of the flexibility it gives students to submit digital projects and how it effectively supports peer and teacher feedback. [Editor’s note: Microsoft has closed down Flip. Padlet may be a viable alternative.]