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Teaching and Assessing 21st Century Learning Skills, Through Cross Cultural and Global Contexts Christine Davis, Ed.D. - Assistant Professor, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ. E-mail: davisc@georgian.edu
 * 2010 Global Education Conference **

// Brief Description: // Through this interactive session participants will explore the curriculum design, teaching, assessment, and strategies for implementing the 21st century skills through a Cross Cultural and Global Context to promote active student engagement as a foundation for student learning and achievement. Participants will design and evaluate Cross Cultural and Global 21st century learning activities that can be used in the classroom. It is time for educators to shift from traditional classrooms of knowing to continuous cycles of learning. This involves changes in what, how, and when students learn (Allen, 2002). // Full Session Description // : Implementing the 21st century skills will require teachers and administrators to become knowledgeable in the 21st century skills and related technologies. Schools must design instruction to promote collaboration and higher-level thinking to integrate the emerging 21st century core academics, learning tools, and contexts (Cross Cultural and Global) to promote active student engagement in challenging, authentic, and intellectual work. ** Participants will e ** xplore and evaluate Cross Cultural and Global Awareness interactive activities promoting the development of core academics, research skills, technology and higher-level thinking as a learning process; explore related Internet resources; and review strategies to evaluate both 21st century learning process and skills. Topics include: 1. Purpose and profile of 21st century skills; 2. Learning through 21st century learning tools; 3. Learning through 21st century learning contexts: Cross Cultural, Global Awareness; 4. Creating Cross Cultural and Global Awareness activities; 5. Assessing 21st century learning and skills; and 6. Strategies for implementation. Participants will view, evaluate, and improve sample Cross Cultural and Global Awareness activities that support the development of core academics, research, media, communication, and technology skills. Presenter will share comprehensive support resources and Internet links for successful implementation.

** 1. **** Resources: Purpose and Profile of 21st Century Skills, Tools, and Context **

1. 21st Century Skills: Metiri Group [] 2. Learning for the 21st Century [|www.21stcenturyskills.org/downloads/P21_Report.pdf] 3. 21st Century Students Deserve a 21st Century Education [|www.tomorrow.org/.../National%20Findings%20Speak%20Up%202007.pdf] 4. 21st Century Learning Matters Video - Library of Congress [] 5. Learning to Change - Changing to Learn Video [] 6. 21st Century Schools Please access: The Edible School yard, The Globe Program, The Jason Project, and Global Johnny Appleseed. [] 7. Logical Choice Technologies [] 8. Project Learning [] 9. Apple: 21st Century High Schools [] 10. Weigel, M.; James, C., & Gardner, H. (2009). Learning: Peering backward and looking forward in the digital era. 1:1 //Learning:// Creative Commons Attribution, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Available Online: [] 11. OECD (2008) Mew millennium learners ‘Initial findings on the effects of digital technologies on schools age learners” 12. Education at a Glance 2009 [] 13. ASCD Resources for 21st Century Learning [] 15. Quiz [|https://www.questar.org/about_us/jmt/21_**century**_**skills**_**quiz**.pdf]

** 2. **** Resources: Creating 21st Century Learning Activities **

1. Apple Learning Exchange [] 2. Authentic Learning for the 21st Century net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf 3. Habits of Mind Project 2061 - Science [] 4. 21st Century Learning Environments: Partnership for 21st Century Skills [|www.nciea.org/publications/P21LrngEnv.pdf] 5. International Center for Leadership in Education: Rigor and Relevance [] 6. Bringing the 21st Century into Your Classroom Video [] 7. 21st Century Pedagogy Video [] 8. Standards for Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning [] 9. 21 Activities for the 21st Century Learning Curriculum [] 10. Marzano Strategies - What Works in Classroom Instruction [] 11. Meier: 5-Habits of Mind [] 12. Big6 - [] 13. Big6 - [] 14. High Schools that Work - Gene Bottoms [|www.isbe.state.il.us/career/pdf/enhanced_brochure.pdf] 15. Generation Yes - [] 15. Arctic Climate Modeling Program - [] 16. Brain Pop 21st Century Themes and Activities [] 16. Thinkfinity Many Interactive Activities! [] 17. Interactive Simulations [] 18. Smog City Simulation [] 19. Savage Earth [] 20. Forces of Nature [] 21. Wiki: http://emerging21stcentury.wikispaces.com/ 22. Gaming [] [] 23. Virtual Field Trips [] 24. Digital Youth Network for 21st Century Learning [] 25. NEA Gateways to the 21st Century Standards – Full integrated activities and lesson plans [] 26. Lombardi, M. (2007, May). Authentic learning for the 21st century: An overview. Educause Learning Initiative. Available online: net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf Simulation-Based Learning: [] Student-Created Media [] Inquiry-Based Learning [] Peer-Based Evaluation [] Working with Remote Instruments [] 27. Project-Based Learning – Many videos and resources of examples and best practices. {Buck Institute] [] 28. Activity Structure and Sample [] 29. Unit Plan 12 periods Media Literacy: [] 30. 21st Century Toolkit : [] 31. Resources: Cross Cultural and Global Contexts 1. Global Awareness 9-12 [] 2. K-5 [] 3. Edutopia [] 4. Global Awareness Days [] 5. Global Education Collaborative [] 6. Global Awareness 21st Century Skills [] 7. E-pals Global Learning Community [] 8. Global Nomads Group [] 9. Global School Net [] 10. iEarn [] 11. kidlink [] 12. Kids Around the World [] 13. 100 People [] 14. Roots and Shoots [] 15. World Wise Schools []

** 3. **** Resources: 21st Century Assessment **

1. 21st Century Skills Assessment [|www.vtsbdc.org/21st_century_skills_assessment.pdf] 2. Computer Efficiency: Measuring the Instructional Use of Technology - C. Moersch loticonnection.com/pdf/EnhancThinkSkillsMar98.pdf 3. LoTi- [] 4. Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) [] 5. McNulty, R.J. & Quaglia, R.J. (2006). //Tips for using rigor, relevance and relationships to improve student achievement.// American Association of School Administrators. [] 6. // School reform in the new millennium: Preparing all children for the 21st century. // (2008) Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. [] 7. Promising Practices in Assessment [] 8. Assessment – Apple [] 9. NCTE 21st Century Framework for Curriculum and Assessment [] 10. 21 Century Skill assessments – Sample questions [] 11. Teacher Assessment Rubric: [|www.plainlocal.org/UserFiles/file/Self_**Evaluation**_Technology_Rubric.doc] 12. Indicators of Engaged Learning [] 13. Assessment and Teaching 21st Century Skills []. 14. PISA - Download Brochure [] 15. College Work and Readiness Assessment [] 16. 21st Century Learning and Assessment [] 17. Performance-based Assessment [] 18. Authentic Assessment Tools: [] 19. 21st Century Assessments: [] 20. Program Assessment: [] 21. Intel Training Program for Assessment [] 22.

1. McRel Walk Through: [] 2. Future Learning Walks [] 3. Learning Walks Tools and Templates [] 4. Network Leadership in Action: Network Learning Walks Tools and Template [] ** 5. Resources: Strategies for Planning, Implementation, and Institutionalization. **
 * 4. Resources: Learning **** Walks **

1. Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent: [] 2. Frameworks for 21st Century Learning – Sample Plan: [] 3. Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills [|www.imls.gov/pdf/21stCenturySkills.pdf] 4. 21st Century Skills: How do we Get There? [] 5. Results that Matter: [] 6. 21st Century Skills: Professional Development [|www.vtsbdc.org/21st_century_skills_professional_development.pdf] 7. Reimagining Learning in the 21st Century [] 8. Beetham, H., McGill, L, Littlejohn, A, (2009) Thriving in the 21st Century: Learning literacies for the digital age. Available Online: [] 9. Promising Practices Video Clips C21L Council on 21st Century Learning [] 10. Nine Steps for Implementation: [] 11. Professional Development for the 21st Century: [] 12. 21st Century Learning Environments []. 13. Classrooms of the future [] 14. 21st Century Learning Environment []. 15. STEM [] 16. Classroom of the future: []

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