tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335669525669198565.post3816072320341891885..comments2023-10-15T07:34:24.851-07:00Comments on art and technology: Reactions to The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Websiterobynphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597288385592454084noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335669525669198565.post-86506730356636095202009-12-01T14:54:10.520-08:002009-12-01T14:54:10.520-08:00Texas is not currently a part of this program eith...Texas is not currently a part of this program either. When researching how and why different states have gotten involved I realized that their government officials share a common view of the need for technology integration in the classroom (Partnership for 21st Century Skills 2004). As an educator, seeking change can be such a globally difficult task; however I ask the question: "As educators, do we put enough pressure on our government officials to create change?" <br /><br />I know that with all of my current responsibilities as an educator, I do not have the time or resources to spark change at a district, state or national level; however, I do have the power to reach out on a campus-wide level. For instance, getting teachers together to teach them how to create a blog or wiki could be one way to reach out. If we continue to reach out on a campus level, could it work up the ladder and create changes in government policies concerning technology integration in education? Any thoughts? <br /><br /><br />Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2004). Partnership for 21st Century Skills, retrieved from http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/Hayley Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706204383818564001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335669525669198565.post-88817856425776833412009-11-29T14:40:10.331-08:002009-11-29T14:40:10.331-08:00"We need to build collaboration skills where ..."We need to build collaboration skills where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts" (Laureate Education, 2008). It is disappointing that only a handful of states have partnered with businesses to integrate 21st century skills into the classrooms. Technology is expensive but necessary if we want are students to be able to compete in the future workplace. As I viewed the website, "Partnership for 21st Century Skills", I noticed there was no data that supported their claim that 21st century skills need to be integrated into education. I also did not see any information from renowned professionals like Dr. Thornburg of Dr. Dede supporting the claim. Do you think that if data was available and professional claims were posted then more states may join?<br /><br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). 2008. Skills for the 21st Century [Motion picture]. Understanding the Impact of Technology on Education, Work, and Society. Baltimore: Author.jparker119https://www.blogger.com/profile/01604260847592026628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335669525669198565.post-41052973192546928922009-11-29T12:16:15.866-08:002009-11-29T12:16:15.866-08:00Robyn,
I also was not happy about the small numbe...Robyn,<br /><br />I also was not happy about the small number of states who have partnered up with the Partnership For 21st Century Skills organization. If there is research that proves the benefits and need for the teaching of 21st century skills in the classroom, why haven't more states been proactive? I understand that the lack of funds keeps some school districts from obtaining needed tools and resources, but even when the economy was in better shape, there wasn't a real push for technology among U.S. states. I am hoping to see a change soon so all students are receiving the necessary skills to compete for high paying jobs in the 21st century workplace. It is not enough anymore to teach just the core subjects in school. Though subjects such as reading, math, English, and writing are very important, we need to be interweaving them with 21st century subject matter too. I think the website is a wonderful map of what is going on in in our country, and what needs to happen if our society want to see the disconnect between education and the workplace disintegrate. <br /><br />-Jonasj.mehallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910888897946602852noreply@blogger.com