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The Case for Connected Classrooms
Posted March 17th, 2008 by carrieannThis video was created as an introduction for a presentation at Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) . The session was designed to show teachers how to connect their classrooms to the world of information.
Inter-Generational Connections Key to Enriching Learning
Posted January 23rd, 2008 by carrieannIn the New Horizons Project the elder community members act as mentors to students working on independent study projects, thereby greatly enriching the school programming. The school utilizes the wealth of experience, knowledge, skills and wisdom of the older citizens, and the whole community benefits as a result.
The Unfinished Revolution: Learning, Human Behavior, Community and Political Paradox
Could the early 21st century represent a historical turning point in educational practice around the world? John Abbott and Terry Ryan discuss the current context for education and how to create learning environments that will help all children take control of their own learning.
Heather MacTaggart and John Abbott Discuss the Need for Community
Posted January 31st, 2008 by carrieannJohn Abbott and Heather MacTaggart discuss the fact that children need support and care from both family and the broader community.
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John Abbott is the President of the 21st Century Learning Initiative, an initiative to to facilitate the emergence of new approaches to learning in the United Kingdom. Heather MacTaggart is the Executive Director of Classroom Connections, a Canadian non-profit educational organization dedicated to optimizing student learning.
a critical evolutionary adaptation
Perhaps the craziness of adolescence is really an evolutionary adaptation that is critical to the advancement of the human species.
building the wrong skills?
Secondary schools are typically structured in ways that fail to foster the development of 21st century skills like creativity, problem solving and ingenuity.
John Abbott and Heather MacTaggart Discuss Why Children Concern Us All
Posted January 31st, 2008 by carrieannJohn Abbott and Heather MacTaggart discuss why the education of children is a concern of the whole society.
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John Abbott is the President of the 21st Century Learning Initiative, an initiative to to facilitate the emergence of new approaches to learning in the United Kingdom. Heather MacTaggart is the Executive Director of Classroom Connections, a Canadian non-profit educational organization dedicated to optimizing student learning.
Children to Try Out Six Languages in Elementary Grades
Posted January 21st, 2008 by carrieannPrimary school children are learning six different languages from the age of nine under a pioneering new plan. The idea is to give them a taste of all six so they can then decide for themselves which language to opt for when they transfer to secondary school.
Typical Education Reform Isn't the Answer: John Abbott on Transforming Education
Posted January 31st, 2008 by carrieannJohn Abbott speaks on the shortcomings and inadequacy of typical ‘back to basics’ educational reform.
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John Abbott is the President of the 21st Century Learning Initiative, an initiative to facilitate the emergence of new approaches to learning in the United Kingdom.
John Abbott on Educating for Sustainability
Posted January 31st, 2008 by carrieannJohn Abbott discusses the need for education to address the pressing issue of sustainability.
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John Abbott is the President of the 21st Century Learning Initiative, an initiative to facilitate the emergence of new approaches to learning in the United Kingdom.
