Academy District 20 21st Century
Cadre
What We Learned
Purpose
“Academy District 20 seeks to improve student
achievement, reduce high school dropout
rates, improve teacher practice, integrate 21st
century learning skills, and provide
educational options for its students by
establishing, identifying, developing, and
deploying 21st century skills in all schools, at
all levels, through in-building, online, and dual
credit approaches.”
Purpose
“Academy District 20 seeks to improve student
achievement, reduce high school dropout
rates, improve teacher practice, integrate 21st
century learning skills, and provide
educational options for its students by
establishing, identifying, developing, and
deploying 21st century skills in all schools, at
all levels, through in-building, online, and dual
credit approaches.”
Purpose
“Academy District 20 seeks to improve student
achievement, reduce high school dropout
rates, improve teacher practice, integrate 21st
century learning skills, and provide
educational options for its students by
establishing, identifying, developing, and
deploying 21st century skills in all schools, at
all levels, through in-building, online, and dual
credit approaches.”
Purpose
“Academy District 20 seeks to improve student
achievement, reduce high school dropout
rates, improve teacher practice, integrate 21st
century learning skills, and provide
educational options for its students by
establishing, identifying, developing, and
deploying 21st century skills in all schools, at
all levels, through in-building, online, and dual
credit approaches.”
Purpose
“Academy District 20 seeks to improve student
achievement, reduce high school dropout
rates, improve teacher practice, integrate 21st
century learning skills, and provide
educational options for its students by
establishing, identifying, developing, and
deploying 21st century skills in all schools, at
all levels, through in-building, online, and dual
credit approaches.”
Our Learning Process
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Face-to-Face
Online
PLN
Field Trips/Peer Observations
Conferences
Reflection
Essential Question
What elements of classroom culture
and practice are essential for 21st
century learning, and how can I apply
them ?
Academy District 20 21st Century Skills
Learning Goals
– Inquiry Process
– Individuals –Write 2-3 guiding questions that you
will be seeking answers to during your
professional learning with the cadre.
A Sampling of Guiding Questions
”What skills do we as 20th Century learners
need to acquire in order to teach 21st Century
Skills to 21st Century learners?”
A Sampling of Guiding Questions
”How can I provide an enriching
environment that allows students to take
ownership of their learning and become
active in the acquisition of information?”
A Sampling of Guiding Questions
“How do I facilitate a classroom where
applying knowledge to real world situations
becomes commonplace?”
A Sampling of Guiding Questions
“What do I want inquiry to look like in my
classroom?”
A Sampling of Guiding Questions
“How do you motivate all students?”
Our PLN
Online Discussion Themes
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Motivation – August
Culture of Inquiry – September
Democratic Classrooms – October
Conference Blogging/Catch-up- November
Global Connections - December
Gaming and Scenario Based Learning-January
Creativity, Innovation & Invention- FebruaryMarch
• Digital Citizenship– April
• Change & Reflection – May
Expectation
• 15 hours of Professional Development for
their entire staff
Some Top-Rated Learning
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Legos Serious Play
Gaming (its not what you think!)
“Quadrant D”
All things Web 2.0
Centers for Learning
• 30 minutes per center – then rotate clockwise
• Before you leave each center, complete the
Google Doc (or do the task described)
indicating how you might use this strategy in
your class or describing what you built or
learned – comment on others!
• Back to whole group at 11:00
What We Learned
What Students Want
Results
“Wow! I have learned sooo
much but haven't even
touched the surface. This has
changed how I view my
classroom.”
“21st century is not just
technology!!! :) It is a whole
different mindset!”
“The readings, discussions,
conference, application and
reflection all played a part in
finding answers and deepening
my knowledge and excitement
around 21st century teaching.”
“It has helped see the value of making
teaching and learning rigorous and
relevant. I also have a greater passion
to link the classroom to the community
and articulate how education directly
impacts the community.”
“I broadened my understanding of 21st
century skills, professionals' opinions,
found more reading material, listened
and collaborated with colleagues, and
realized there is so much more I
can/should be doing to prepare my
students for tomorrow.”
“Again, just like we have
been taught...learning is
doing not just listening.”
“I am finding many new
ways to motivate and
engage the reluctant learner
through the methods I have
studied.”
What they will implement
Resources Created
• 21st Century Teacher
• Technology and 21st Century Skills Rubric for
Teachers
• 21st Century Skills Rubric
• Innovation Station
Next Steps
DoDEA Continuation Project
Expectations: Instructional Design
• 4 UbD Units per teacher
– Driven by standards
– Learning goals and assessments aligned – for both
content and 21 century skills
– Utilize a blended learning strategy
– Include formative assessment and feedback plan
– Quadrant D – Real world relevance
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Expectation: 21st Century Learning
Environments
• What is Blended Learning?
Expectation: Assessing 21st Century
Skills
Expectations: Resources
• Curating
– Choice of tools (Flexbook, Apple iBooks Author,
Soft Chalk, ALEC’s book module, wiki, etc.)
– Video tutorials
– Multimedia
– Accessible via mobile devices and computers
– Supports the 4 UbD units
Sustainability
• 100% of District 20 Teachers have had a
minimum of 15 hours of professional
development on 21st Century Learning
• Blended Learning Approach to Professional
Development (maximize time)
• Learn IT
Thank You!
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