Podcasting in Education

Podcasting is making it's way into the K-12 education classroom. However, with the push for accountability and high stakes testing, some would argue that this technology has no place in the classroom. Referencing the Montana Technology Content Standards, support the use of podcasts in K-12 education.

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ISTE Standards

Post a summary of the standard your group researched along with three examples of how a teacher might accomplish this in their classroom. Be sure to include the names of each group member with your post.

The Global Achievement Gap

The Global Achievement Gap, a new book by Tony Wagner examines the U.S. education system in the 21st century, considers why American students are falling behind their international peers, and proposes methods to begin to correct the downward slide. According to Wagner, The global achievement gap is the gap between what we are teaching and testing in our schools, even in the ones that are most highly-regarded, versus the skills all students will need for careers, college, and citizenship in the 21st century.

Wagner presents seven survival skills he deems the most important to adapt to a rapidly changing world. He argues these are not just the skills one needs for work, they are also the skills all of us need to be engaged and effective citizens in a 21st century democracy, as well as to be life-long learners.

According to Wagner, the seven survival skills are critical thinking and problem solving; collaboration across networks and leading by influence; agility and adaptability; initiative and entrepreneurship; effective oral and written communication; accessing and analyzing information; and curiosity and imagination.

After researching the ISTE standards and reading about Wagner's seven survival skills, what similarities and differences can you identify between the two documents.

Did You Know 3.0

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Article on 21st Centruy Learning Skills

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21st Centruy Learning Skills

After looking through the framework for 21st century learning website what are you initial thoughts and feelings? Feel free to begin a new line of thinking or build off a fellow student's comment.