Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Partnership For 21st Century Skills
This website takes aim at providing our students of today with the necessary skills to take on the challenges they will face in the ever changing 21 century workforce. It combines the knowledge of many of the leading business organizations across the country with educational organizations that are looking to provide our students with 21st century skills. The collaboration between all of these organizations will work as a catalyst to all of our future employees to see what it takes to experience success as a worker in the 21st century. This website not only explains to students what is expected of them to experience future success but it also provides the necessary tools or resources to lead them down the correct path.
It is extremely helpful to have many of the powerful organizations across the country on board to help our future employees of tomorrow. There are numerous states who are already involved with this skill development, however many of the powerful states across the country still have not signed on. To make this a national goal for all of our students it is imperative to have all states involved in this development. My state (New York) is still not a part of this coalition so it has not been made a priority to teach the skills recommended for student success on this website.
Even though the push for 21st century skills has not been made a priority in New York State many of the key components are taught in our every day lessons. This website provides us with the necessary tools or resources to move us in a direction that teaches students the skills employers will be looking for. The chart that discusses the 3 R's and the 4 C's is a great visual to help teachers get started. There are lessons or materials provided that will help students start to gain the skills discussed throughout the site. As time goes on I am sure this site will be updated with opportunities to discuss different technologies that will help address the skills that students will need to continue to develop.
It is extremely helpful to have many of the powerful organizations across the country on board to help our future employees of tomorrow. There are numerous states who are already involved with this skill development, however many of the powerful states across the country still have not signed on. To make this a national goal for all of our students it is imperative to have all states involved in this development. My state (New York) is still not a part of this coalition so it has not been made a priority to teach the skills recommended for student success on this website.
Even though the push for 21st century skills has not been made a priority in New York State many of the key components are taught in our every day lessons. This website provides us with the necessary tools or resources to move us in a direction that teaches students the skills employers will be looking for. The chart that discusses the 3 R's and the 4 C's is a great visual to help teachers get started. There are lessons or materials provided that will help students start to gain the skills discussed throughout the site. As time goes on I am sure this site will be updated with opportunities to discuss different technologies that will help address the skills that students will need to continue to develop.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Blogging in Phys Ed
I have numerous ideas for the use of a blog in my middle school physical education classes. One idea I have is using the blog as an extension of what we are covering in class activities. The blog can showcase classroom activities with pictures and descriptions of students participating in class. It can also be used to increase parents and students awareness of each units learning objectives, what classroom expectations are, and what we will be covering throughout the school year. I will have the opportunity to post my Physical Education students of the month and keep parents informed of all of the positive experiences we have in class. My students can make suggestions for daily warm-ups and explain why they feel that their particular warm-up would be good for our class. I feel that this blog can be used as another resource to increase student interaction and keep them motivated to keep up the good work!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Mike's first blog!
It's official! I am in the blogging world. I will have the opportunity to talk about two exciting things. Physical education and the technological advancements in the educational world. What an exciting time it is to be a student. Stand by as more will be soon to come!
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