Thomas Friedman interview

If you're interested, here's an interview with Thomas Friedman from The Colbert Report. The interview isn't entirely on education, but it's does allow you to hear a little bit more about what his book, The World is Flat is about and where our world is heading.

Monday, October 1, 2007

As you read Redefining Literacy for the 21st Century by David Warlick what is one point that resonates with what you are currently doing in the classroom and/or what new awareness did you discover through reading this text?

China, Globalization & 21st Century Skills

As you consider the changing economic and educational trends globally (including China), what are the implications for education in the US? Do you see a need for teaching 21st century skills? If so, how might you promote 21st century skills within your classroom?

21st Century Learners

Interview a student or a group of students to learn about the 21st century learner and prepare a 400 word response on what you have learned. Post your response on the class Blog Here are sample questions to use for the interview.

• How do you learn best in school? Describe a time that you were excited about learning. What was happening in the class?
• What would make learning more interesting for you at school?
• Do you think using technology makes school more interesting? If so, how?