II.+Who+are+we+teaching?


 * ~ =Students of Tomorrow: = ||
 * ==Different Experiences==
 * ==Different Expectations==
 * ==Different Brains==

What type of students are we teaching?
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21st Century Skills http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ ISTE National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf

Tomorrow’s 21 yr old Student:
20,000 Hrs- Television 11,000 Hrs- School 10,000 Hrs- Video Games 10,000 Hrs- Cell phone 5,000 Hrs- Reading 2,000,000 emails

Millennials Want to Learn..

 * With Technology
 * With one another
 * Online
 * In their time
 * In their place
 * Doing things that matter

A Dose of Reality:
Teachers need not fear that they will be made obsolete. They will, however, feel increasing pressure to bring their methods--along with the curriculum--into line with the way the modern world works. That means putting a greater emphasis on teaching kids to collaborate and solve problems in small groups and apply what they've learned in the real world. -Time Magazine (December 2006)

Creating a 21st century education system
Making sure that all students are prepared to succeed in a competitive world—a world with plenty of opportunities for highly skilled individuals and limited options for everyone else. It’s about maximizing the impact of technology to develop proficiency in 21st century skills, support innovative teaching and learning, and create robust education support systems. - Maximizing the Impact: The pivotal role of technology in a 21st century education system