What+do+I+need+to+do+to+be+a+21st+century+teacher?

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==As this Youtube video states, "We're all in this together." A classroom in the 21st Century is no longer a place where teachers take the lead and students listen. Teachers of the 21st Century are now facilitators of learning. As you reflect upon your teaching experiences and ponder about 21st century teaching, think about these key skills. ==

==Listed are three skill areas identified for 21st Century teachers: "learning and innovation skills, which involve the development of critical thinking; information, media, and technical skills, which refer to visual, communication, and media literacies; and life skills, or the interpersonal abilities requisite for working in today's collaborative environments. These skills should be interwoven in all content areas." (Apple, 2008). ==

==Below you will find an e-book as a guide for 21st Century teacher qualities. As you read it, take time to reflect on your past and present experiences in the classroom. What are your strongest qualities? What would you like to improve upon? Try to connect a few units of study or lessons to the teacher qualities mentioned. How would you rate yourself? ==

===(Pages 35-40 list the 21st Century Teacher qualities and page 41 lists other free resources that may be of interest.) ===

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