Teaching and Learning in the New Digital World Module 4 Flashcards
In the 21st Century, students need to learn __________ reasoning skills within the context of real world situations.
A. Applied B. Technical C. Literary D. More E. Less
A. Applied
What can we learn from the “committed sardine”?
A. It is okay to fail as long as you learn something from it and stay focused
B. Change can be made with a critical mass of committed individuals swimming against the flow
C. It takes a long time to make change
D. We all need to swim together like a school of fish
E. Change is overwhelming
B. Change can be made with a critical mass of committed individuals swimming against the flow
What was a characteristic of industrial age thinking and curriculum?
A. It was focused on linear thought
B. It was like an “assembly line” of separate subjects and skills
C. It only focused on the 3 R’s
D. It excluded physics, biology and chemistry
E. A and B
E. A and B
A. It was focused on linear thought
B. It was like an “assembly line” of separate subjects and skills
In the 21st Century, academic success should not be based on a student’s ability to —
A. Read B. Write C. Socialize D. Memorize E. Calculate
D. Memorize
“The essence of innovation is the pursuit of failure.” What is a good example of this concept?
A. Thomas Edison failed more than a thousand times trying to perfect the lightbulb
B. Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly the first time
C. A school can only be effective if it has already failed
D. All of the above
E. A and B only
E. A and B only
A. Thomas Edison failed more than a thousand times trying to perfect the lightbulb
B. Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly the first time
Ian Jukes discusses the 3 T’s that are the new basic skills for success in the 21st Century. What are the 3 T’s?
A. Thinking, Technology, Teamwork B. Thinking, Trying, Tools C. Technology, Tools, Teamwork D. Teamwork, Teamwork, Teamwork E. Testing, Testing, Testing
A. Thinking, Technology, Teamwork
David Warlick discusses 3 T’s that need to be considered for success in the 21st Century
A. Tools, Teleconnection, Time B. Technology, Telecommunication, Technical resources C. Tools, Technology, Time D. Techniques, Technology, Teamwork E. Testing, Testing, Testing
A. Tools, Teleconnection, Time
Why can primary students work on storytelling skills much earlier than before?
A. Tools like video storytelling allow them to create a story without the “technology of grammar” getting in the way
B. They are smarter now than they were before
C. The Kindergarten curriculum is more rigorous now
D. They have better paper and pencil skills
E. An increased focus on literacy means they have acquired the mechanics of language earlier than ever before
A. Tools like video storytelling allow them to create a story without the “technology of grammar” getting in the way
According to David Warlick, how are the futures of 21st Century students different?
A. It will consist of mostly digital information rather than print information
B. Reading, writing and math won’t be as important
C. There will be fewer walls between people and computers
D. A and B
E. A and C
E. A and C
According to Ian Jukes, there are new human skills required for success in the 21st Century. What is not one of these skills?
A. A passion for learning B. Teamwork C. Intuition D. Linear thinking E. Abandonment of old ideas
D. Linear thinking
According to David Warlick, what is “a technology immigrant”
A. The generation of people who were not born into this world of technology
B. Students from less developed countries
C. People who have not embraced or supported technology integration in schools
D. People who favor a back to basics curriculum
E. Students and educators who integrate technology effectively and easily
A. The generation of people who were not born into this world of technology
Ian Jukes reminds us that many educators are mainly “paper trained”. How does he describe students in the 21st Century?
A. Paper trained B. Tech trained C. Light and sound trained D. Copy trained E. Media trained
C. Light and sound trained
Why is Teleconnection between educators important?
A. Teachers really are the experts in how to teach, how students learn and how to manage classrooms
B. The knowledge teachers have has been isolated in individual classrooms
C. Technology can be used to put teachers in connection with each other where they can share and grow their knowledge and experience
D. New techniques for helping students learn are emerging every day
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
A. Teachers really are the experts in how to teach, how students learn and how to manage classrooms
B. The knowledge teachers have has been isolated in individual classrooms
C. Technology can be used to put teachers in connection with each other where they can share and grow their knowledge and experience
D. New techniques for helping students learn are emerging every day
For success in the 21st Century, educators need to challenge the ways of the past. Which of the following practices should be reconsidered?
A. Critical communication skills of speaking and listening are the things we do most but these are the things we do least in schools
B. We don’t teach enough biology
C. Penmanship isn’t as important anymore
D. Literary reading and writing skills are more important than technical reading and writing skills
E. All of the above
A. Critical communication skills of speaking and listening are the things we do most but these are the things we do least in schools
According to Ian Jukes, why is continuous learning so important in the 21st Century?
A. The half life of knowledge is so short
B. It is estimated that students will have 10-14 distinct careers in their lifetime
C. Learning is not be confined to a specific physical space or time
D. Information is all around us
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
