Learning for the 21st Century and Web 2.

0 Tools

Technology is no longer an option. Students need to develop the necessary skills to compete in a competitive global world. Educators must provide challenging, authentic lessons. Educators must learn to use Web tools that motivate students to learn. Encourage life-long learning A Vision of K-12 Students Today - YouTube

Readability and write-ability of the web Interactivity 24/7 access Create, communicate, collaborate, Share, store, network, and learn.

Provide access to a wide variety of learning tools and resources in the school and at home, Such as books, e-books, databases, videos, computers, laptops, ipads, digital cameras, video cameras, iphones, etc.

Provide instruction on how to use these tools competently, responsibly, and safely.

Blogs Wikis Twitter RSS feeds Podcast Flickr and Picassa You tube Social Media Collaborative projects Sharing spaces Many more

Motivates and involves students in learning, using tools that many are already using for personal purposes. Aligns with the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st Century Learner Prepares students with authentic skills for working in the real world.
Berger, P. and Trexler, S. (2010). Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Learning and Teaching in a Digital World. Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited. P. 6.

Encourages collaborative learning strategies. Supports learning as a social process. Allows for interactive learning. Provides students with authentic audiences. Is free and fun to use. Provides an anytime, anywhere learning environment. Connects students to a global community of learners.
Berger, P. and Trexler, S. (2010). Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Learning and Teaching in a Digital World. Santa Barbara, California: Libraries Unlimited. P. 6.

Lets improve higher-order thinking skills! Lets design student-centred project-based, and online learning environments! Lets promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility! Lets engage in professional growth and leadership! Lets facilitate and inspire student learning! Lets engage! Lets prepare students for the future!
(2012). Iste.International Society for Technology in Education. www.iste.org/standards