21st Century Learning

So, what is it?  Why is it so important and relevant today?  Can a 21st century learner be created without technology?

According to Education Week, a 21st century learner can be defined as someone who collaborates, thinks critically, problem solves, and is digitally literate.  I would add that it can also be defined as someone who loves learning, while what appears to be playing, and they are very relational, communicating and connecting in some surprising and creative ways.  "The Partnership for 21st century schools, a national organization advocating for 21st century readiness for every student , explains the outcomes of this transformation as fusing the three R's with four C's: critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration" (Blair, 2012).  Perhaps the MacArthur Foundation might illustrate the point a little better.

I'd like to hear your feedback on this topic, so please WSQ with me by visiting my padlet.

Friends of my school will be entered into a drawing for a prize for responding, but hurry because the deadline for recording your response on the padlet is Wednesday, November 5th, 2014.

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