Before this week I had never heard of Partnership for 21st Century Skills Website "P21". This was kinda surprising to me once I explored the website, since Ohio (the state I teach in) is one of the states with an initiatives dealing with "P21". When thinking about this it really made me wonder is my school behind in learning about this or is it something that the state has really not pushed yet. What really impressed me about "P21" is what is trying to accomplish and the supporters of this initiative. Many of the main supporters are some the leaders in the technological field especially when dealing with computers.
One of things that I really didn't like (as of now) was navigating the website. I think this was because I am not familiar with "P21". It seemed like I was getting lost a lot and was kinda confused about what I was looking at. I think this will improve and become easier to know exactly what I am looking at.
There was nothing on the website that I really disagreed with. I thought it presented some good ideas and follows right along with what I have been learning in my masters class. I really see the importance of technology in my classroom and preparing my students for life in the 21st century.
I believe that this initiative will provide a good framework for not only myself but my students as well. I can really see how this will be something that follows along with the guidelines with NCLB. I believe this will provide for something and students can work towards to prepare themselves for life after high school.
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I also viewed the site this week and did not find much to disagree with. What I was longing for however, was ways that the younger children could be involved. I did not see anyone younger than fifth grade in the videos or on the site. I keep wondering if we should spend more time with the little ones on the three Rs and simply exposing them to the technology. I believe that critical thinking can happen at an early age, but I also believe that without a solid foundation, the little ones will have difficulty with successful P21 thinking.
ReplyDeleteGood point!
ReplyDeleteI agree, laying the foundation of asking those problem solving and critical thinking questions at an early age helps students become creative and curious. We need to start early. Lesia
The biggest problem I had was the initial challenge of figuring out the search in the resources section. Once I figure that it out it was much easier, but I still felt like things were kind of all over the place. It didn't feel very centralized. Poor organization for a site like this might be its demise, no matter how wonderful the goals may be.
ReplyDeleteBrandon, very good point. It kinda was all over the place and that seems to be why I was getting confused about some things. Thanks for the insight.
ReplyDeleteI guess my mind just works like that, but I enjoyed bouncing from area to area because they all had good information in them. I look forward to visiting the site often and will share it with my co-workers.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way, BDiehl. I couldn't find anything that I truly disagreed with but I was curious what the plan was for Special Education. I couldn't find anything about Special Ed. I might have just missed it though. I also was wondering how P21 plans on changing funding. With so many schools struggling it seems that placing todays curriculum along with life skills is a great idea but with more content comes more need for staff, supplies, and support.
ReplyDeletestovert: Very good point about funding. There are plenty of good ideas out there in improving education but where does the money come from? I have plenty of things I would like to do in my classroom, but my school and I can not afford them.
ReplyDeleteAs a site like this is promoted and the decision makers "turn" in support of technology, I think we will eventually see funding increases in its use. What a valuable resource this can be.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree that it is a valuable resource and can't wait for the funding to catch up with the many great ideas out there.
ReplyDeleteI was not familiar with this website until now either. I agree that this can be a very valuable tool for both teachers and students. Hopefully administrators and teachers alike will catch on and make use of this valuable resource.
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