I like the makeup of this website and it’s mission. A
combination of the 3Rs and 4Cs are the framework. The 3Rs
include: English, reading or language arts; mathematics; science; foreign
languages; civics; government; economics; arts; history; and geography. The 4Cs include: critical thinking and problem solving;
communication, collaboration; and creativity and innovation. Combined with media and technology skills, there is a complete
framework for student success.
I love how there is a strategic
council formulated just for P21 that includes financial experts, directors of education, and technology
gurus all from well known companies such as Disney, Crayola, and Lego, Apple,
and PBS. This means many different views are represented and considered
regarding education and its ties to the 21st century.
It is wonderful to view resources available
for educators, policymakers, and the community. Literature, research
information, and the importance of the reason behind 21st century
education can all be found on the website.
I enjoyed reading about the case
study of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School where they have focused on
project-based learning with more intense development of collaboration and
communication between students. The staff at the school are also putting this initiative
into practice as well with use of learning communities and professional
development in their efforts for student success. I have recently challenged myself
to help my students be more collaborative on a daily basis in my own classroom.
Over the past couple of years I have noticed a lack of communication in
students because of a substantial neglect when it comes to supervision of
technology. Students are playing video games and listening to their iPods
instead of verbally communicating with people.
I have noticed that there are many
events scheduled for the Partnership for 21st Century Skills,
including presentations and radio shows, but have noticed a lack of webinars. I
feel, as an educator, to help me succeed in my endeavors the most, webinars
would be more convenient for me to learn more about 21st century
skills, considering I have a classroom 5 days out of the week.
Overall, I am very pleased to evaluate
this website. I would strongly suggest anyone wanting to research 21st century skills to take a look at this website to gain more knowledge of proven
success.
http://www.p21.org/index.php
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I really liked this site, and found it to be very useful. I was surprised and happy about the diversity of the strategic council. I wasn't surprised to see Apple as a member, as it seems they are involved with a lot of things that involve education. As I think about it, I agree with you on the webinars. I think those would be very useful to educators, and I know that I would watch them if they were available.
ReplyDeleteI was pleased to see the strategic council as well. It pleases me that so many companies from different aspects of the world are involved with this project. I also like that there are resources for policy makers; I think it is important to keep our public officials informed and aware. I didn’t take an in-depth look at the case studies, thanks for sharing more about them. I think these will be a great resource in the future. I agree that webinars would be useful. It is so difficult to find the time to go to professional development but webinars and videos would be very helpful because they could be accessed from anywhere!
ReplyDeleteWhitney,
ReplyDeleteI love your suggestion and agree that webinars would be great. They probably would have a good attendance rate also. Most of us are busy teaching, taking classes, running a household, etc. The site is a great site for resources. I agree with you about the need for collaboration and communication. I have four children with the youngest being 16. We insist on having dinner together which is a challenge most days and naturally doesn't happen every day. If we didn't do this, some days we would only talk through means of texting or not at all. If students aren't getting this collaboration and communication at home, but we can offer it to them in our classes, I think it will stay with them and make a difference.