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Digital Proficiency and Citizenship
21st Century Learners
Information for Parents and Students
What is the Framework for 21st Century Teaching and Learning?
To help practitioners integrate skills into the teaching of core academic subjects, the Partnership has developed a unified, collective vision for learning known as the Framework for 21st Century Learning. This Framework describes the skills, knowledge and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life; it is a blend of content knowledge, specific skills, expertise and literacies.
Every 21st century skills implementation requires the development of core academic subject knowledge and understanding among all students. Those who can think critically and communicate effectively must build on a base of core academic subject knowledge.
Within the context of core knowledge instruction, students must also learn the essential skills for success in today’s world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. When a school or district builds on this foundation, combining the entire Framework with the necessary support systems—standards, assessments, curriculum and instruction, professional development and learning environments—students are more engaged in the learning process and graduate better prepared to thrive in today’s global economy.
What Technology Skills do CUSD Students Learn?
Click here to see the K-5 Digital Proficiency and Citizenship Matrix.
CUSD is currently working on the Gr 6-12 Digital Proficiency and Citizenship Matrix.
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What is Project Based Learning?
Do you see this in your CUSD classroom?
Project Based Learning is an instructional approach built upon authentic learning activities that engage student interest and motivation. These activities are designed to answer a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world outside the classroom.
You are a 21st Century Teacher
Ideas and Resources
- You require your students to use a variety of sources for their research projects...and they cite blogs, podcasts, and interviews they've conducted via Skype.
- Your students work on collaborative projects...with students in Australia.
- You give weekly class updates to parents...via your blog or website.
- Your students participate in class...by tweeting their questions and comments.
- You ask your students to study and create reports on a controversial topic...and you grade their video submissions.
Some 21st Century Resources to Get you Started