Mathew Johnson an Educator from Pennsylvania created "When I Grow Up". This short video asks the question of educators worldwide: "Are we preparing our students for the world they will live and learn?"
I believe there are pockets of educators who have realized that we've got to re-think how we educate our students. These educators get the idea that our students are "powering down" to come to school. I'm hopeful that our district will soon realize that we have to take a look at just how we create engaging learning environments for our students.
New research from the Metri Group states that multimedia can improve learning .
We can't continue to wish away the "technology" use in the classrooms.
And look at this...there may be hope after all: The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is "launching a new leadership initiative aimed at giving superintendents the tools and resources they need to understand the transformative role of educational technology, as well as to lay out a blueprint for technology leadership and action."
Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent, aims at providing district leaders with the skills they need to lead effective ed-tech programs, strengthen school district leadership and communication, infuse 21st-century skills into the curriculum, create engaging learning environments, support professional development, and improve assessment.
Maybe our students will stand a chance of competing in this "Flat World!"
Diana
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