NETS Standards & 21st Century Skills Reflection
I think that both the Framework for 21st Century Learning and the International Society for Technology in Education Standards have a good focus on a more critical curriculum where students will learn more than just basic facts of knowledge. First, 21st Century Skills includes different skills and knowledge that will allow students to be better prepared for success in the world today. Students should not only be well versed in core subjects like English, history, math, and science, but also have access to curriculum that includes things such as global awareness, business literacy, and environmental literacy. Students should also be exposed to critical thinking, collaboration, media literacy, and other career skills. I think this type of integration of life skills and core subjects is extremely important to students and for success. A well-rounded student should be both knowledgeable in major subjects but also have skills working with others and know greater things about the world. This will ensure that they are well educated in all aspects of life because life is not all about textbooks and classroom lectures. Oftentimes, students don’t learn what is truly useful in life like how to do taxes, current global events, and others. The ISTE Standards cover much of what was mentioned in the 21st Century Learning in a more technology based way. The standards state that students should be able to critically think, work together, conduct research, and be well versed in technology. This is an extremely important thing in today’s technology based world. Everything is done online, on a computer, tablet, and even on a phone. It is extremely important for individuals to understand technology and be able to use it in a way that is beneficial.
I think that both the Framework for 21st Century Learning and the International Society for Technology in Education Standards have a good focus on a more critical curriculum where students will learn more than just basic facts of knowledge. First, 21st Century Skills includes different skills and knowledge that will allow students to be better prepared for success in the world today. Students should not only be well versed in core subjects like English, history, math, and science, but also have access to curriculum that includes things such as global awareness, business literacy, and environmental literacy. Students should also be exposed to critical thinking, collaboration, media literacy, and other career skills. I think this type of integration of life skills and core subjects is extremely important to students and for success. A well-rounded student should be both knowledgeable in major subjects but also have skills working with others and know greater things about the world. This will ensure that they are well educated in all aspects of life because life is not all about textbooks and classroom lectures. Oftentimes, students don’t learn what is truly useful in life like how to do taxes, current global events, and others. The ISTE Standards cover much of what was mentioned in the 21st Century Learning in a more technology based way. The standards state that students should be able to critically think, work together, conduct research, and be well versed in technology. This is an extremely important thing in today’s technology based world. Everything is done online, on a computer, tablet, and even on a phone. It is extremely important for individuals to understand technology and be able to use it in a way that is beneficial.
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