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Videos above found June 30/14 @
SHIFTING > https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=YKRV2lXx3dI
FLIPPING > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjUtSvGvB-0 (Also check out jasonwilmot.com for more ideas about flipping)
PREMIER’S TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
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Executive Summary of Premier's Technology Council's Report on 21st Century Education:
The purpose of this paper is to provide a vision for the K-12 education system in the 21st century. This paper does not address implementation issues but instead investigates what a system might look like should it be transformed. In the knowledge-based society of today the sheer volume of accessible information is greater than ever before and is increasing exponentially. There are also increasing expectations for more open government, education, and society. The Premier’s Technology Council has long advocated that BC take steps to prepare for this global shift.
The fabric of a knowledge-based society is built around individuals with the ability to use information and continuously adapt to a rapidly changing globe. If BC is going to remain competitive, it must have an education system that ensures everyone, regardless of socio-economic background, is able to participate in such an increasingly demanding, knowledge-based society. Although some steps have been taken in this direction, the province needs to address the issue with greater urgency to create change that is truly transformational. (p.7)
The purpose of this paper is to provide a vision for the K-12 education system in the 21st century. This paper does not address implementation issues but instead investigates what a system might look like should it be transformed. In the knowledge-based society of today the sheer volume of accessible information is greater than ever before and is increasing exponentially. There are also increasing expectations for more open government, education, and society. The Premier’s Technology Council has long advocated that BC take steps to prepare for this global shift.
The fabric of a knowledge-based society is built around individuals with the ability to use information and continuously adapt to a rapidly changing globe. If BC is going to remain competitive, it must have an education system that ensures everyone, regardless of socio-economic background, is able to participate in such an increasingly demanding, knowledge-based society. Although some steps have been taken in this direction, the province needs to address the issue with greater urgency to create change that is truly transformational. (p.7)