A common thread today as I read through various blogs was innovation. Innovation looks different for grade spans and requires not only change, but transformation in our educational system. Each day when I open Twitter or browse through TweetDeck, I become more and more passionate about creating innovative learning experiences for kids and adults. Why would I want an environment where desks are in rows, kids are quiet, technology is limited, admittance into challenging learning is very selective, and punitive grading systems define students? I don't! It's not right for your child and it's not right for my child!
My eyes have been opened to what 21st century skills should look like in 2016 and beyond. Let's face it, the desire to have students be collaborators, creators, communicators, and critical thinkers has been around for a long time. However, HOW that looks in today's world is much different. Writing a letter to grandma doesn't happen for our kids. Texting Grandma or commenting on Facebook to Grandma DOES happen. The communication style has changed! Problem solvers do not need to find the answer, they need to create the problem. Anyone with a passion for 21st century learning should read this http://www.thethinkingstick.com/the-4-cs-of-learning/.
I find myself looking at teachers through a new lens. I see them as Learning Designers - what does that look like? What does that sound like? I'm not quite sure...but, I know one thing! I am willing to take that vision and run with it! Wanna join me?
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