"We are educating a generation of children and youth who have no memory of a world without the Internet, without instant access to information, without an array of media at their fingertips" (Ontario Public School Boards' Association).
In a world where technology is constantly changing, I believe that as an educator it is important to be innovative and infuse a variety of instructional strategies and technologies within my teaching practice. Through the use of technology, students are able to gain valuable lifelong skills. When reflecting on learning gained through 21st century learning, some important skills that come to mind are: critical thinking,
problem solving, innovation, creativity, collaboration and global citizenship. Educators are able to transform a learning experience and provide students with multiple entry points and opportunities to learn in ways that is conducive for them.
My teaching colleague and myself collaborated and created an infographic to illustrate what 21st century learning means to us. We used Piktochart, which is a great resource for software design that educators and students can use in their classrooms to create presentations, posters and infographics.
I also want to mention Peel District School Board's Empowering Modern Learners: Inspire, Innovate, Ignite document. This resource has really inspired me and has allowed me to reflect on my teaching practice and what modern learning and 21st century competencies really mean. I think every educator should try to embed these elements and values into their classroom and teaching practice.
In a world where technology is constantly changing, I believe that as an educator it is important to be innovative and infuse a variety of instructional strategies and technologies within my teaching practice. Through the use of technology, students are able to gain valuable lifelong skills. When reflecting on learning gained through 21st century learning, some important skills that come to mind are: critical thinking,
My teaching colleague and myself collaborated and created an infographic to illustrate what 21st century learning means to us. We used Piktochart, which is a great resource for software design that educators and students can use in their classrooms to create presentations, posters and infographics.
I also want to mention Peel District School Board's Empowering Modern Learners: Inspire, Innovate, Ignite document. This resource has really inspired me and has allowed me to reflect on my teaching practice and what modern learning and 21st century competencies really mean. I think every educator should try to embed these elements and values into their classroom and teaching practice.
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