Leading Canadian school change theorist Michael Fullan has, until recently, remained curiously silent on the 21st century digital learning movement. His 1982 book, The Meaning of Educational Change, put him on the map as an expert on “school change management”, but his strategies tended to be “top-down” and focused inside the system. … More
Tag Archives | 21st century learning
The Rules of Engagement: Taking a Critical Look
Who’s Accountable?
21st Century Learning: The Access Question
What is 21st Century Learning, besides a not-so-clever marketing slogan?
I pondered this a few months back when I came across a post from Heidi Siwak, and she pretty much asked the ultimate question:
“These students are limited by the structure of school and have to pursue their learning goals outside of classroom hours.… More
New Wine, Old Wineskins and 21st century education
There’s an adage that keeps coming to mind as I dive more deeply into thinking about what it means to be a teacher, a learner—even a parent—in this day and age.… More
Mobile Devices in School
Today, I had a serious discussion with the principal at my elementary school about allowing personal mobile devices in the classroom. Currently, if a student is caught with a phone or iPod, it is taken to the office, where it stays for the day. … More
