…EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS

21st Century
Learning Design

Description
This two-day in-depth workshop is designed for K-12 teacher trainers responsible for delivering professional
development training. Attend this 2-day in-depth professional learning experience to understand how to design
21st Century learning opportunities for students. The 21CLD curriculum describes six dimensions of 21st century
learning: Collaboration; Skilled communication; Knowledge construction; Self-regulation; Real-world problem-
solving and innovation; and Use of ICT for learning, each of which represents an important skill for students to
develop.

The 21CLD Trainer Academy builds on the research methodology providing a collaborative, practice-based
process to help educators transform how they design enriching learning activities for their students.

Objectives
To frame and answer the below questions:
• Innovative teaching and learning: what is "innovative teaching practice"?
• What are the characteristics of a “21st century educator”?
• What are the characteristics of a “21st century learner”?
• What school and system factors most support innovative teaching practices?

Target Audience
• Grades 1-12
• All subjects/content areas
• Professional Learning Communities
• Teacher Professional Development
• Administrators

Length
Twelve hours/2 days (plus a 45-minute recommended break each day)
…EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS

21st Century Learning Design

Agenda at a glance

TIME DAY 1 SESSIONS

15 min Welcome
60 min Introduction to 21CLD
15 min Break
60 min Collaboration
60 min Collaboration activity: exploring anchor lessons
60 min Collaboration in action
60 min Knowledge Construction
15 min Break
45 min Knowledge Construction activity: exploring anchor lessons
15 min Reflection, wrap up, and next steps

TIME DAY 2 SESSIONS

15 min Getting started – recap of day 1
60 min Knowledge Construction in action
15 min Break
60 min Use of ICT (Technology Integration) for learning
60 min Use of ICT (Technology Integration) for learning: anchor lessons
60 min Use of ICT (Technology Integration) for learning in action
45 min Using Microsoft tools to support ICT for learning
15 min Break
60 min Continuing the practice
15 min Reflection, wrap-up, what’s next?

PS. The timing will be adapted to suit the reality of the training days and tailored to meet your needs.