Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Where are the 21st Century Learners?

What does a 21st Century Learner look like or sound like? Or what does 21st Century Education look like?

29 comments:

  1. A 21st century learner has qualities like appreciating a trial and error approach to learning. They have a digital literacy and know where to find information. They also have the ability to collaborate with others and have multicultural awareness. They equally are also aware of the world around them. There are other characteristics, but I think the above mentioned qualities are a good start.

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  2. A 21st Century Learner utilizes a multitude of mediums to enhance their learning experience. They seek answers for themselves through technology and use this information to develop opinions and ideas related to topics. 21st Century Learners are interactive in nature, looking for contact (oftentimes through technology) to validate their learning experience. 21st Century Learners need information presented to them in a variety of ways, and prefer to have some choice and involvement in their learning experience.

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  3. Ms. Tripodes

    When I think of a 21st century learner I think of someone who explores the complexities of our globalized society. Someone who is striving to learn about the many different cultures and perspectives in our world. I think this understanding of the world is so important because in many ways it is unique to this century, as technology and digital media increasingly connect distant communities.
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  4. 21st century learner is that student that embraces surroundings, takes advantage of resources around them, and can learn from mistakes and move forward.

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  5. 21st century learners have extensive research skills via digital and print resources. They visit school and public libraries often and embrace new technologies to support their academic, social, and emotional learning.

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  6. A 21st century learner is technologically savvy person. They draw from many resources to enhance their learning, often asking deeper questions because the information is so readily available.

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  7. I don't know that I'm doing 21st century learning in my class, but I would like to see our students be able to do "critical media literacy" where they can engage with and analyze all the different forms of media we are constantly bombarded with. There's a framework out there for this, which I have to look up and start to think bout how to impelment into the curriculum.

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  8. 21st century learners are using digital resources, textbooks, writing blasts, blogs, and embrace new technologies used in the world outside school.

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  9. Perhaps we are not there yet at YOKA.
    But I think 21st century learners should be problem solvers. Them trying to make sense of what is around them and think of what skills or questions they need to be answered in order to complete a task.
    I also think they need to be flexible and be able to improvise in their learning and be able think outside the box.

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  10. A 21st century learner is one that is a critical thinker. One that looks at multiple sources and makes informed decisions. A learner that recognizes that we are a global society and needs to take into consideration the perspectives of other people.

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  11. 21st century learners use multiple modes of intelligence, are digital natives, critical thinkers, learn from their mistakes, see cause and effect, identify cross cutting concepts in their education, and are able to work well with others.

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  12. Technology is also a big part of 21st century education and learning

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  13. One very important part about being a 21st century learner means that they have perseverance and they are reflective. Furthermore, they need to be independent and take risks.

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  14. 21st century education incorporates the topics and skills related to social awareness and current political issues. Its about examining the world and the work we do to prepare for our current climate. Lessons would include the use of primary documents, open-ended questions, and research into topics often ignored or pushed away.

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  15. hands on learning, students ready to apply what they have learned in school.
    using variety if technology to learn and access global learning

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  16. 21st century learners are problem solvers. They are avid at selecting and utilizing the appropriate resources to solve problems in their community. They work collaboratively and have a more goal and team-oriented approach when it comes to the workplace.

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  17. A 21st century learner is able to communicate effectively their thoughts and ideas, collaborate with peers, exhibit creativity with their ideas, and can think critically through problems that are posed to them. 21st century education relies on students working together to solve through a problem. There is less focus on the teacher and more on the students. Students take more of the responsibility in their learning.

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  18. A 21st Learner is someone that is tolerant and open to learning topics that at times they might not always be comfortable with. They utilize resources presented to them. They take advantage of technology.

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  19. To be a 21st century learner, I feel students need to be able to think critically. Thinking critically involves being able to make educated decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Further, to be a 21st century learner students are able to solve problems through innovated thinking and group collaborations.

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  21. A 21st century learner uses all different sources of technology to deepen their knowledge across curriculums. They know how to decipher what credible sources look like, they know how to format their essay in MLA format, and etc. 21st century learning has a lot to do with staying connected through technology and know you have a lot of resources at your fingertips.

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  22. 21st century learners are responsible digital citizens. They know how to navigate the new technologies that are in use. They also know how to adapt to new and upcoming softwares introduced to society.

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  23. 21st Century learning involves various forms of learning that were not used before. Such as peer learning/mentoring, critical thinking, the use of technology in our classrooms, etc. 21st Century education produces students who are developed holistically, and not just academically.

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  24. The 21st Century Learners are said to be able to collaborate, communicate, risk-take, and problem solve (critical thinkers). These skills have been taught for years in music classes.

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  25. 21st century learners use digital research and print resources. These students travel often and constantly use new technologies to support their academic, social, and emotional learning.

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  26. 21st century students are that students are reflective, critical, and creative. Students use reflections to deepen knowledge and innovate solutions to problems. Students are also critical of information that they are presented and generate questions to further their studies. Using multiple mediums and technology is also something 21st century students are using to reflect and create.

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  27. A 21st century learner is one who looks at things from different angles and points of views. He/she is familiar with traditional learning methods but uses the new age learning resources and methods.

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