Developing the Global Student

Posted on November 20th, 2007 in 21st Century Learning, Best Practices, Pedagogical Practice by laurencemarks

Developing the Global Student: Practical Ways to Infuse 21st Century Literacy Skills in Your Classroom

Here a must see presentation from Kim Cofino, and she presented this at two conferences:

  • Teach IT! Conference, Singapore in November 2007
  • EARCOS Teachers Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March 2008

Watch it let me know what you think, or let others, including Kim Cofino

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Here is student perspective of the same importance:

Education In The 21st Century


Learning Qualities Support

Posted on November 13th, 2007 in Best Practices, Pedagogical Practice by laurencemarks

cast Tools and Support
Deriving UDL (Universal Design for Learning) Solutions Template

The Deriving UDL Solutions Template helps you select, assemble, or create flexible learning materials and methods including tools, digital content, and Web-based materials to minimize barriers for your students. You can download it in Microsoft Word or pdf Format, to use use on screen or in print.

Learner Supports and Differentiation

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The template has three parts:

1. The Model Template shows examples of UDL solutions to the anticipated barriers and missed opportunities derived using the UDL Class Profile Maker and the UDL Barriers Finder

2. Examples of UDL Solutions is divided into three segments, addressing the three brain networks: recognition, strategy, and affect. For each, Form 3B offers examples of technology-based tools, media, and methods as well as instructional strategies to expand your repertoire and engage more students. Note that the appropriateness of these solutions and options depends upon your instructional goal. Providing scaffolds such as spell checkers for writing or text-to-speech for reading is appropriate only if the goal of a lesson is focused on process and content, not on writing or reading mechanics.

3. The Blank Template offers structured support for selecting and designing UDL Solutions for your own class.

Essentials in Life-Long Learning

Posted on November 4th, 2007 in 21st Century Learning, Best Practices, Pedagogical Practice, Teacher Leaders by laurencemarks

Learning 2.0 Project

This program was originally developed and launched for the staff at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in August 2006

This video, Seven and 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners, will provide you with a refresher on what it means to be a lifelong learner.

Seven and 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

Habit 1: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 2: Accept responsibility for your own learning
Habit 3: View problems as challenges
Habit 4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
Habit 5: Create your own learning toolbox
Habit 6: Use technology to your advantage
Habit 7: Teach/mentor others
Habit 7 ½: Play