Blended Learning

Optional course for Shaanxi project. Introducing web-based resources and tools into vocational and technical education.

Lots of discussion around 21st C information literacy skills. Here is one summary that maybe a useful starting point for a discussion.

Six skills that demonstrate 21st Century learning:

1. Creativity and innovation
2. Research and information fluency
3. Communication and collaboration
4. Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making
5. Digital citizenship
6. Technology operations and concepts

Also “spot the skills” for teachers:

1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
2. Design and develop digital -age learning experiences and assessments
3. Model digital-age work and learning
4. Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
5. Engage in professional growth and leadership ^[1]

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1. ^ http://slav.globalteacher.org.au/2009/09/14/21st-century-ready-students-start-with-the-teacher/