ITEC+2010

=//__ITEC Powerpoint Presentation__//= =21st Century Skilled: Integrating 21st Century Skills=

By July 1, 2012, high schools in the State of Iowa are required to fully implement the Iowa Core Curriculum which includes full integration of 21st Century Skills. By July 1, 2014, K-8 levels are required to fully implement the same.

__What are the 21st Century Skills?__ (1) employability skills (2) financial literacy (3) health literacy (4) technology literacy (5) civic literacy

Networked individualism Identifying 21st CS: What am I already doing? What gaps exist? Unlearn and relearn Getting from, "Why would I want my students to do that?" …to… "How can I get my students to do that?" __Readiness Skills:__ Rigor and Relevance Inquiry Critical thinking/Problem solving Creativity/Innovation Communication/Collaboration Global Awareness Ecoliteracy Self-directed learning High quality products

__The Case of the Dancing Cell Phone__ What ICC standards? Math, Science, Literacy, Employability, Civic Literacy, Technology Literacy

__Student awareness__ Iowa Core Curriculum College-ready education The Common Core __Collaborate__ Elementary interdisciplinary Middle School concept Freshman Academy __Standards-stuffed lessons__ __Asynchronous collaboration__

__Must Rewrite__ Online search for curricula Silos of excellence Full curricula Fuzz up the silo lines Cannot add – must replace Inform students of 21st CS Assessment [] Realistic timeline

__Choose a Classic Lesson__ What relevant problem might be related? Rigor/Relevance Problem-solving Compel students to learn Inquiry (Gather Data!) Decision-making What 21st CS might be integrated? Tech? Replace your classic lesson with your rewrite. Get started!

__Contacts/Social Networking:__ Gail B. Wortmann 25632 190th St. Bloomfield, IA 52537 641-799-3050 gail@edvance21.com http://edvance21-support-wiki.wikispaces.com/ITEC+2010