NETS in Action: Strengthening and Assessing 21st Century Skills

Strengthening and Assessing 21st Century Skills – Ferdi Serim © 2007-9

NETS in Action: Strengthening NETS in Action: Strengthening and Assessing 21and Assessing 21stst Century Century

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Ferdi SerimFerdi SerimDirector, Professional Development ProgramsDirector, Professional Development Programs

Excelsior SoftwareExcelsior Software

[email protected]@excelsiorsoftware.com



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From Mission Impossible toFrom Mission Impossible to

Mission Inevitable!Mission Inevitable!

Our Task: (YWBAT)


To Explore NETS (S-T-A) and identify:

1.what intrigues, startles or puzzles you

2.obstacles to practical implementation

3.materials for your local action plan

(use your google docs!)

Our Task:



Request to Track the Hacker

• Three unreleased movies stolen• Studio fears Internet distribution• Time is critical• Studio detectives conducted preliminary investigation• E-mailing you the details now…


The E-mail Arrives

• Location of the hacker found fro • LAN Party

o 25 People in attendanceo Many were strangers to one anothero Rotated computerso Computers no longer thereo Router logs can’t be located

• Intensive interviews narrowed the suspects• Absolute confirmation of certain facts• Facts to follow

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Essential Questions

• Could you solve this problem? Einstein estimated that only 2% of the population could!

• Teens around the world are solving it today!• We ask 8th graders to solve it in NETS-S 4.• Are you prepared to teach such students?• Are you prepared to supervise such teachers?


The new ISTE National Educational The new ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (for Students & Technology Standards (for Students & Teachers) reinforce the importance of Teachers) reinforce the importance of

learning new processes and tools.learning new processes and tools.

Strengthening and Assessing 21st Century Skills

Navigating Our Way Navigating Our Way to Digital Age to Digital Age

LearningLearning

Experienced aviators rely on a variety ofExperienced aviators rely on a variety ofsophisticated tools, sophisticated tools,

none of which are sufficient none of which are sufficient when used in isolation.when used in isolation.


Our Metaphor:Our Metaphor:

Maps tell you where things are in relation to Maps tell you where things are in relation to one another, but won’t tell you where you are.one another, but won’t tell you where you are.



A compass tells you which way you are headed, A compass tells you which way you are headed, but not your speed or altitude.but not your speed or altitude.



Radar pinpoints your location, Radar pinpoints your location, but unless someone tracks but unless someone tracks your progress, your safe arrival your progress, your safe arrival is left to chance.is left to chance.


Our Metaphor:““By contrast, education’sBy contrast, education’s

over-reliance on mandated over-reliance on mandated high-stakes testing ashigh-stakes testing as

a single accountability measure a single accountability measure may be a disastermay be a disaster

waiting to happen.” waiting to happen.” (FS -2002)(FS -2002)

Only a multi-faceted system involving the proper tools Only a multi-faceted system involving the proper tools and effective procedures, understood by all parties and effective procedures, understood by all parties within a distributed team, can safely convey everyone within a distributed team, can safely convey everyone from departure to destination.from departure to destination.


The GPS The GPS MetaphorMetaphor

• Formative data, based upon real-time, real-life Formative data, based upon real-time, real-life classroom observationsclassroom observations• Gauges effectiveness of “course corrections”Gauges effectiveness of “course corrections”• Puts students at the center of their own learningPuts students at the center of their own learning


Technology can help teachers to:Technology can help teachers to:

• focus on students as individualsfocus on students as individuals• closely monitor their progress closely monitor their progress

by looking at “real time” data by looking at “real time” data Allows teachers to integrate mastery of Allows teachers to integrate mastery of academic and digital age learning goalsacademic and digital age learning goals



The new ISTE National Educational The new ISTE National Educational Technology Standards Technology Standards

(for Students & Teachers)(for Students & Teachers) reinforce the importance of learning reinforce the importance of learning

these new processes and tools.these new processes and tools.


Teachers use their knowledge of subject Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student to facilitate experiences that advance student

learning, creativity, and innovation in learning, creativity, and innovation in both both face-to-face and virtual environments. face-to-face and virtual environments.

Students demonstratecreative thinking, construct knowledge,

and develop innovative products and processes using technology

Presentation – Creativity: My presentation includes language, features, and information that surprise readers

and communicate the theme.


Teachers use their knowledge ofsubject matter, teaching and learning, and technology

to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in

both face-to-face & virtual environments.


Strengthening and Assessing 21st Century Skills

Students use digital media andenvironments to communicate and work

collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the

learning of others.

Discussion – Collaborating: I enthusiastically contribute to discussions. I am careful not to talk too much. I always

encourage my classmates to speak by asking them questions and noticing when they look like they have

something to say. I understand and use similar cues and strategies in online discussions.


Teachers design, develop, and evaluateauthentic learning experiences and assessments

incorporating contemporary tools & resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge,

skills, & attitudes identified in the NETS•S

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Finding Information: When I have a problem, I can separate the important information from the unimportant information. I know when I need more information to solve a problem, and I

have several strategies to find what I need.


Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.


Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage

projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital

tools and resources.

Problem Solving - Seeking Challenge: I seek out challenging problems because they interest me, and because I learn from

them. Working on difficult tasks gives me pleasure and satisfaction.


Teachers understand local and globalsocietal issues and responsibilities in an evolving

digital culture and exhibit legal and ethicalbehavior in their professional practices.


Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

Accountability – Participation: I initiate discussions, ask significant questions, and act as a leader within the group. I

ask thoughtful questions, and defend my opinions.


Teachers continuously improve theirprofessional practice, model lifelong learning, &

exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting & demonstrating the

effective use of digital tools & resources


Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,

systems, and operations

Managing Information: Tell about when you first entered information into simulation software. Describe your thoughts

and reactions. Are these now “everyday tasks” for you? Have you ever coached someone in getting started? Please provide

an example.


21st Century Standards-Based Learning:NETS Crosswalk

21st Century Standards-Based Learning:NETS Crosswalk


Evidence = Evidence =

Artifacts + Reflections + ValidationArtifacts + Reflections + Validation


ReflectionReflection

ValidationValidationArtifactArtifact

TechnologyTechnologyOperations &Operations &

ConceptsConcepts

Evidence of 21st Century Skills

NETS-SNETS-S

Critical ThinkingCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving &Problem-Solving &Decision MakingDecision Making

Digital Digital CitizenshipCitizenship

Research &Research &InformationInformation

FluencyFluency

CommunicationCommunication& Collaboration& Collaboration

CreativityCreativity & Innovation

StudentStudentProjectProject

Each 21Each 21stst Century Skills Century Skills course project unit provides course project unit provides opportunities for students opportunities for students

to submit artifacts for to submit artifacts for review and validation of review and validation of

mastery for each ISTE NETS mastery for each ISTE NETS standard and benchmark. standard and benchmark.

While students are not expected to submit examples from all 24 While students are not expected to submit examples from all 24 measurement topics (6 standards each with 4 benchmarks) from measurement topics (6 standards each with 4 benchmarks) from a single project, over the course of several projects students will a single project, over the course of several projects students will

have been required to apply each skill and benchmark in have been required to apply each skill and benchmark in completing their projects.completing their projects.


Submissions for portfolio entries Submissions for portfolio entries in the database include:in the database include:

• Initial reflection on prior knowledge andInitial reflection on prior knowledge and examples of using these skills in real life examples of using these skills in real life

• Predictions on how relevant skills will be used Predictions on how relevant skills will be used in the project and demonstrations of actual use in the project and demonstrations of actual use during the project during the project

• Nominations for consideration as masteryNominations for consideration as mastery

• Reflections and evaluations of other student mastery nominations Reflections and evaluations of other student mastery nominations

• Reactions to other students’ feedback on mastery nominationsReactions to other students’ feedback on mastery nominations

• Reactions to teachers’/coaches’/mentors’ feedback on mastery nominationsReactions to teachers’/coaches’/mentors’ feedback on mastery nominations

• Final reflection on gained knowledge & examples Final reflection on gained knowledge & examples of using these skills in real life of using these skills in real life


Activities include Intel Teaching Activities include Intel Teaching Tools:Tools:http://www.intel.com/education/tools/index.htm


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Professional Development Is Essential!Professional Development Is Essential!

• How do we grow the abilities of teachers and How do we grow the abilities of teachers and students to harness these systems to guide their students to harness these systems to guide their next steps in advancing digital age learning and next steps in advancing digital age learning and teaching?teaching?• How do we learn to see patterns that can inform How do we learn to see patterns that can inform our choices about curriculum and instruction?our choices about curriculum and instruction?• How do we share this information with our How do we share this information with our teachers so they can use it to improve?teachers so they can use it to improve?


Application: Arizona’s Model of Application: Arizona’s Model of Systemic Schoolwide ImprovementSystemic Schoolwide Improvement


Strategy: Marzano Research Suggests Three Critical Interventions Strategy: Marzano Research Suggests Three Critical Interventions for Effective District/School Reformfor Effective District/School Reform

1. Provide specific feedback on learning goals at the 1. Provide specific feedback on learning goals at the classroom, school and district levels.classroom, school and district levels.

2. Ensure effective teaching in every classroom.2. Ensure effective teaching in every classroom. 3. Build background knowledge for all students.3. Build background knowledge for all students.

Arizona’s Model of Systemic Arizona’s Model of Systemic Schoolwide Improvement:Schoolwide Improvement:

Standard 1: SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERSHIPStandard 1: SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERSHIPThe district and school leadership focuses on improved The district and school leadership focuses on improved

student achievement.student achievement.


21CS Course Design:21CS Course Design:Integrate Core Subjects & NETSIntegrate Core Subjects & NETS


Strategy: Align Curriculum, Instruction and Job-embedded PDStrategy: Align Curriculum, Instruction and Job-embedded PD

•Implement a system of individual student feedback on learning Implement a system of individual student feedback on learning goals at the classroom school and district levelsgoals at the classroom school and district levels


Standard 2: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, Standard 2: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Rigorous curriculum and quality instruction provide all Rigorous curriculum and quality instruction provide all students the opportunity to meet or exceed Arizona students the opportunity to meet or exceed Arizona

Academic StandardsAcademic Standards.


21CS Course Design:21CS Course Design:Integrate PD and InstructionIntegrate PD and Instruction





Strategy: Guide Growth with Real-Time DataStrategy: Guide Growth with Real-Time Data• Build understanding for the need for multiple measuresBuild understanding for the need for multiple measures• Build capacity through best practices in developing rubrics, measurement topics Build capacity through best practices in developing rubrics, measurement topics

and formative assessmentsand formative assessments• Build capacity in using technology to assist with managing data: progress Build capacity in using technology to assist with managing data: progress monitoring, tracking learning trends, adjusting instructionmonitoring, tracking learning trends, adjusting instruction• Build capacity in interpreting and applying data for continuous improvement of Build capacity in interpreting and applying data for continuous improvement of instruction and student achievementinstruction and student achievement


Standard 3: CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL Standard 3: CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL ASSESSMENTSASSESSMENTS

The district or school uses multiple standards-based assessments, The district or school uses multiple standards-based assessments, strategies, and data to measure and monitor student performance strategies, and data to measure and monitor student performance

and to revise curriculum and instruction as needed.and to revise curriculum and instruction as needed.


Real-time, actionable data, at the desktopReal-time, actionable data, at the desktop (for students, teachers and administrators)(for students, teachers and administrators)


Strategy: Communicate results to all stakeholders (students, Strategy: Communicate results to all stakeholders (students, parents, teachers, administrators, community)parents, teachers, administrators, community)


Standard 4: SCHOOL CULTURE, CLIMATE, Standard 4: SCHOOL CULTURE, CLIMATE, AND COMMUNICATIONAND COMMUNICATION

The school functions as an effective learning The school functions as an effective learning community, supports a climate conducive to student community, supports a climate conducive to student achievement, and possesses an effective two-way achievement, and possesses an effective two-way

communication system.communication system.


Brainstorming: Brainstorming: What Data Would Help You Decide….What Data Would Help You Decide….

How can we facilitate the sharing of ideas so that How can we facilitate the sharing of ideas so that teachers who experience success in a particular area teachers who experience success in a particular area

can help others meet similar challenges?can help others meet similar challenges?


Information is vital to navigating today’s Information is vital to navigating today’s educational landscapeseducational landscapes

and reaching our goal: to inspire systemic and reaching our goal: to inspire systemic and sustainable change that drives and sustainable change that drives

educational performance and meets the educational performance and meets the diverse needs of every studentdiverse needs of every student


Our Next Task:

To Consider NETS (S-T-A) and apply:

1.what intrigues, startles or puzzles you

2.solutions for practical implementation

3.strategies for your local action plan

(use your google docs!)



SkillsSkills

Ferdi SerimFerdi SerimDirector, Professional Development ProgramsDirector, Professional Development Programs

Excelsior SoftwareExcelsior Software

[email protected]@excelsiorsoftware.com
