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7-10-2015

The Mindset of the 21st Century Learner: DigitalNativesJeremy ErvinCedarville University, jervin@cedarville.edu

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Recommended CitationErvin, Jeremy, "The Mindset of the 21st Century Learner: Digital Natives" (2015). Education Faculty Presentations. 211.http://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/education_presentations/211

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• Digital Natives: • Technology for collaboration & communication

• Global Thinkers: • Global Perspectives (Big Ideas - Authentic) • Creative Problem Solvers • Critical Thinkers

• Informational Literacy • Navigate information to make informed decisions

• Empowerment: • Customize • Individualize

Does teaching look the same as way it did 10, 15+ years ago?

Brain Research

Current Construct Understanding through

Multiple Paths (Network)

We must understand the mindset of our students!

Shift from TEACHER-centered to STUDENT-centered

Connectivity

Involves communication and collaboration through

technology

What activities/projects could be done in a class to allow students to

be DIGITAL NATIVES?

- #ACSl2015

Example:

Class Twitter conversations/ questions about content where you include expert handles & content #'s

Higher-level Thinking?

Involves seeing the "Big Idea" across disciplines and domains to critically think in a creative way to

solve problems

What activities/projects could be done in a class to allow students to

be GLOBAL THINKERS?

~ #ACSl2015

Isolated Learning vs. Global Thinking:

Simulation Example

What is 3/4 divided by 1/2?

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Evaluate Worth

Involves finding reliable, valid, unbiased, and trustworthy

information/data to make informed decisions/ conclusions

What activities/projects could be done in a class to allow students to have

INFORMATIONAL LITERACY? w #ACSl2015

INFOGRAPHICS ELEMENTS 01

Example: IDICROSCDPES

Students must create an lnfographics on specific

content. http:// e I earning inf og rap hi cs. co ml

Web 2.0 Tools

Involves the customization of their learning to empower them to become active & accountable for their learning

through tailored activities and assignments

What activities/projects could be done in a class to allow students to

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