2. DEFINITION
“In 21st Century Learning, students use educational
technologies to apply knowledge to new
situations, analyze information, collaborate, solve
problems, and make decisions.”
-BC Curriculum
3. 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Solve Problems/Passion Based Learning: Genius Hour
Analyze/Reflect: ePortfolios
Collaborate/Global Connections: Blogging & Twitter
4. GENIUS HOUR
Based on:
• Google 20% philosophy
• Dan Pink’s research on motivation
Why?
• Build creativity
• Foster sense of wonder/inquiry
• Allow for student choice/passion based learning
• They love it!
9. EPORTFOLIOS
Why?
• Students reflect on own learning
• Students create websites
(able to be creative and tell their own story)
• Easy/Meaningful Student-Led Conferences
• Authentic assessment
• They love it!