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Welcome to 21st Century Connections
Students will need 21st century competencies to survive and thrive in the future. This Web site is dedicated to delivering technology solutions that will help students to learn 21st century skills. After School Programs' Impact21st Century Schools are likely to grow as community centers, addressing the out-of school issues that have such a profound impact on student learning. Making 21st Century ConnectionsReport from this Conference for Educational Technology Leaders Rethinking Schools: Questions to AskBuilding out a new educational environment requires a fundamental rethinking of what we do, and it requires that schools ask some questions, some deep questions about their way of doing business. Young Scientists Value Deep LearningThe science research courses in New York's Hudson Valley don't travel a predictable path. Unlike science labs, the outcomes of student experiments are not known ahead of time. Five Tips for Combating Movie Mediocrity
Inspiration for Community InvolvementBy a "weird, happy accident" Dave Eggers created a transformative tutoring and writing center for K-12 students in his San Francisco neighborhood.
Mark Gabehart: The Innovative CIO Abilene's top technology officer Mark Gabehart shares his ideas on change and innovation.Latest News in Digital LearningBeyond the basics, students will need 21st century competencies to survive and thrive in the future. They will have to know how to think critically, apply knowledge to new situations, analyze information, understand new ideas, communicate effectively, collaborate, solve problems, and make decisions. School districts are looking for ways to help students acquire these new skills while they also address NCLB mandates. This 21st Century Connections site links students, teachers and administrators to the latest resources, creative tools and educational leaders behind digital learning. Provided by Lenovo, Adobe, Intel and Futurekids, the site is hosted by Technology & Learning, NewBay Media. Visit our other sites: |
Read these articles to make sure you're in the know about the latest ideas and activities for learning in the 21st Century. Students, teachers, and districts are already reaping the benefits of 21st Century learning. Read how digital learning and one-to-one computing are making a difference. ONLINE ASSESSMENT Curriculum & Technology Integration Take this online self-assessment developed to help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses.
EDITOR'S PICKMaking 21st Century ConnectionsReport from this Conference for Educational Technology Leaders QUICK POLL
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Latest News in Digital Learning Check out these tips and techniques to help those in your school district stay ahead of the curve with technology integration. This library of resources offers data, research, and thought leadership from Lenovo, Intel, Adobe, and Futurekids. Join us each month in a new conversation about a key issue in 21st Century Learning. Testimonial “Our teachers and students are raving about the ThinkPad Tablets from Lenovo in their classrooms. Classroom instruction and student learning have been revolutionized with this one cool machine. I am impressed with the increased level of interaction and enthusiasm this technology has created.” Theo Wilkes Coonrod, Head of Saint Mary's School
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An educator provides sound advice for using a videocamera and editing software to create a superior movie.
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