Educators need to be 21st Century Learners...Educators need to be 21st Century Learners ACHPER...
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Educators need to be 21st Century Learners
ACHPER Conference, Brisbane
August 2016
Jacques du Toit
@jdtriver
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“Sometimes a single idea can completely change our thinking”
George Couros #InnovatorsMindset
WHY DO WE NEED TO BECOME 21st CENTURY LEARNERS?
The 4th Industrial Age or The Information Age or
The Social Age
Seven Key Skills for Future● Critical thinking and problem solving● Collaboration across networks and leadership● Agility and adaptability● Initiative and entrepreneurism● Effective oral and written communication● Accessing and analysing information● Curiosity
Tony Wagner (2008)
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If we are going to have students with changing skillsets, digital
footprints & unimagined futures.
What do we need to do?
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PERSONAL LEARNING NETWORKS
(PLN)
A personal learning network is an informal learning network that consists of the people a learner interacts with and derives knowledge from in a personal learning environment.
Relationships
My Own Personal Learning
Personal & Unique Collaborative
Growth Mindset
Creates Opportunity
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“I feel that connecting and conversing is better thought of as
sitting at a bar drinking pedagogical cocktails where we can mix different ingredients to
come up with our own flavours.”
Aaron Davis, Teacher & Blogger from Victoria
BLOGS
There are so many out there. Each one is different & unique. Find your inspiration and share your thoughts.
It is immensely powerful to reflect on your teaching and thoughts.
PODCASTS
TEACHMEETS
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“Sometimes, the most valuable thing you get from the network isn’t an idea,
but the inspiration or courage to try something new.”
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George Couros
Connect with meJacques du Toit Head of Humanities & BusinessGEG Fraser, Google Certified Innovator, TEACHMEET Fraser
Connect with me via:Email:[email protected]: @jdtriverBlog:http://theteachingriver.blogspot.com.au/