The question might be raised: “Why is technology necessary? Communication is understanding things well enough to share them clearly with other people. Why memorise facts for a test when you have all the information in the palm of your hand anyway? I resigned from my Head of School position to become an entrepreneur.

No, it is the way it is. Twitter handle is @sarasotainst and LinkedIn link is https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-sarasota-institute-think-tank-2837961b4/   Second, the great webinar about the future of K-12 education, held two weeks ago will soon be available behind the member sign-in wall. For more information see Edutopia’s Flipped Classroom Topic. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is one of the most important keys to successful work and relationships.

Our students also participate in citizen science through such sites as Zooniverse, where they can assist in actual research while learning about supernovae, ocean ecosystems, or the lives of soldiers during WWI.

In the preface to the 2011 revised edition of his book ‘Out of Our Minds’, Sir Ken Robinson observes that ‘The more complex the world becomes, the more creative we need to be to meet its challenges’, and this is becoming increasingly clear in education and the workplace. Quite an increase from zero at the end of the 1990s.

This shift is great news for teachers. Review your use of technology in the classroom: how can it be made more effective. From the vantage point of what was known about the virus at that point, the consensus was that a few hundred U.S colleges would be closing their doors by the end of 2021, that online learning would grow exponentially, and that the existing problems of both K-12 and higher ed would be highlighted by the pandemic.

**, In the U.S., online learning in K through12 has also exploded during this same time period.
With so much information readily available to them, 21st century skills focus more on making sense of that information, sharing and using it in smart ways. Learning to be a global citizen is crucial in a world where technology is erasing borders, and you don’t necessarily need an international education masters degree to incorporate this into your teaching. The Institute creates the space for 21st Century thought as we must let go of the legacy thinking of the past. A 20th century education emphasised compliance and conformity over creativity, two skills that were necessary to do well in a professional or corporate environment and to hold down a good job for decades. Recent improvements to online map services (i.e. Again, […], On Thursday September 3 from 2-3:30 we will take a look into the future of K-12 education. What does the 21st Century-Ready Classroom Sound Like? There are four college and university presidents on our advisory board, plus two additional global thought leaders in education.

I absolutely love teaching science.

A new freshman skills course is introducing students to concepts such as privacy, cyber bullying, and copyright infringement.

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It’s about preparing kids to go beyond their parents and teachers, making sure they have the skills to do it, and then helping along the way as they build confidence to achieve. The vast majority of these students are now local children hoping to attend university in the West. Houle spent more than 20 years in media and entertainment.

For now, please go here and then click on “Become a Member” to sign-up for this and the other 11 online events to be scheduled.

RESULT University Access was one of the first companies to create on-line courses. Teachers are encouraged to circulate through the classroom and communicate clear expectations. It all depends on the school's vision.

We felt inspired and empowered to create change at our school. An excellent learning tool. I wanted to learn how we can help students and schools become more entrepreneurial. Across the board online education is cheaper than in person. Opinions vary widely on what the 21st Century School should look like.

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Why is this the case after two decades of rapidly increasing online education programs?
We don’t think shopping, banking, healthcare and business shouldn’t be done online because that’s somehow inferior. The energy, knowledge, passion and belief of the presenter was infectious.

But especially in today’s society, innovation and creativity are needed in many areas, some as yet undiscovered.”. He saw a flat-screen TV and thought it a window through which he could see strange things.

In the year 2000 there were 2,500 international schools globally with fewer than one million students attending, but in December 2016 there were over 8,600 international schools with almost 4.5 million students. This is but one of the challenges educators around the world must face. The system results in a population with similar skills in a narrow spectrum of talents. Here is a personal story that sets up one of the burning issues in education today. As a follow up to my post on 10 Signs of a 21st Century Classroom, I would like to share some ideas that we have at my school for achieving these goals. Chatting with Edward de Bono in Spain at the ICOT Conference.

Let her fast-track you, your team, business, organisation or school to an innovative pathway for success in uncertain times. *Publishing columns at The Sarasota Institute – A 21st Century Think Tank.

Thank you so much for empowering me to realise and value what is vital and imperative to ensure you are the best leader within your capabilities to empower change and positivity within your working environment. The opinions expressed here are the writer's own. Creativity is about thinking through information in new ways, making new connections and coming up with innovative solutions to problems. This online course is an outstanding collection of data, strategies and resources that will help empower aspiring leaders and refresh current leaders to take their school to a whole new level. There are other skills that are important, which fall within these four areas. Students with broader interests are discouraged, not rewarded. Travel as often as they like, for as long as they like, Change what they’re working on to keep up with their interests and abilities, Enjoy earning potential that is not capped by a salary figure. I have learnt amazing things that I am now trialling at the Australian International School of Phnom Penh. Start today: Practical tips for a 21st century school, Invite students to contribute to strategy meetings and decision making, Create adaptable learning environments suited to different sorts of collaboration and group work, Encourage students to take ownership of community service programs, Find ways to connect students to people their age in other parts of the world.