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The website is not very colorful and it lacks any form of animation. After careful appraisal, it becomes obvious that the presenters are only interested in presenting specific information to readers. They the subjects that they believe all students should be able to master, and they also give the reader ideas on the importance of the 21st century skills.
They seem to have many influential companies that are supporting their ideas. They listed their “Strategic Council Members”, and some of the names on the list were surprising. At the same time, I can see why some of these members wanted to be apart of this initiative. For example, the Walt Disney Company was one of the members and this is a company that seems to always go above and beyond what is expected with its technology usage. So, wanting a work force that will be capable of continuing such creativity is definitely understandable.
I am in agreement with the information that I saw on the site. I especially agree with the idea that Life Skills are necessary and should be integrated into the current curriculum. These skills are necessary for the economic future of students and the ones that do not learn these skills will have some difficulties later on.
If schools can find a way to integrate the 21st century skills into their curriculum, students will graduate with confidence in their abilities. They will have the knowledge that they will be able to compete for any job, anywhere in the world. As for teachers, we will adjust as usual.
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I was shocked by the number of big names involved with the program, also. I noted the Walt Disney company also, in my findings. I was overwelmed by the amount of reading needed to follow along with the information presented. I was hoping for a more colorful and animated site as well, but maybe the Disney guys (or Pixar for that matter) would fix them up! I use some of the 21st century skills in my teaching already, so I am ready for Michigan to be added to the list of states! Maybe then I will finally be granted access to the sites I need to teach the skills I am supposed to be teaching.
ReplyDeleteIn the state of Ohio they have added a personal finance class that is required for graduation. Our school has just started teaching this course using a simulation where the students shop for a car, find an apartment, balance a checkbook,and other related life concepts.
ReplyDeleteI used to be in the banking industry and I was constantly teaching adults how to balance their checkbook and keep within the money they were making. I think this class will benefit the students and teach them the life skills needed.