Appealing to 21st Century Learners

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SESSION: 28 Appealing to 21st Century Learners
Mike Whalen, Ignite! Learning/Logical Choice Technologies
Spanish 3-4 Wednesday 1:45-2:45 Capacity: 88
This session offers strategies on how to use the Ignite! Learning multimedia curriculum with Promethean’s ActivExpression learner response systems to engage learners, make connections, and build inclusion. As technology has evolved in the 21st century, so have students. As educators, we must also evolve the way we present information, assess learning, and track progress. Teachers must facilitate discussion and collaboration and build frequent and varied assessment into their classrooms to ensure they reach these digital natives. Twenty-first century students are immersed in social and interactive technology and are used to instant access to information. By merging interactive technology and engaging content, educators can tap the norms of these millennials.
STRAND: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment AUDIENCE: Instructional PK-12 TYPE: Concurrent

Contact Information for handouts - mwhalen@ignitelearning.com

http://ignitelearning.com/

Appealing to ALL learners - " the forgotten middle"
Students of today are interested in technology and communication. Text messaging is second nature. Multitasking is not uncommon.
Digital interactive media
Project-based learning

Key elements for today's learners....
Competition
Cooperation
Collaboration

Sources for digital content...
Promethean Planet - oyu know all about this one
Ignite Learning - **online interactive content which works with your ACTIVexpressions. The questions are preprogramed to be used with your expressions. No telling the devices what kind of question, or opening any special software! The content is divided by subjects, math, science and social studies. It ties to the GPS. Print materials are also provided. ** Product Information
Teacher Tube - similar to YouTube, but not blocked :-)

Hot Chalk - connecting teachers, students and parents

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