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Below are titles of books and other literature I have read and suggest reading regarding teaching and engagement of 21st century learners.
Books
Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom introduces practicing teachers to the process of conducting classroom-based action research. The practical nature of the book stems from the fact that it focuses on research methods and procedures that teachers can use in conjunction with their everyday instructional practices and activities in classrooms.
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Each day the world is becoming increasingly digital/ Your students begin to use more and more technology devices at home and in the classroom. But, are they prepared to be good digital citizens? Just as you teach your students the rules of society, it is imperative that you teach them the rules of the digital world, and how to be safe and responsible with technology.
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The Flat World and Education offers an eye-opening wake-up call concerning America's future and vividly illustrates what the United States needs to do to build a system of high-achieving and equitable schools that ensures every child the right to learn.
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Imagine an 'Education Nation,' a learning society where the education of children and adults is the highest national priority, on par with a strong economy, high employment, and national security. Where resources from public and private sources fund a 'ladder of learning' for learners of all ages, from pre-K through 'gray.' Where learners take courses through the formal institutions of high-quality schools and universities and also take advantage of informal experiences offered through museums, libraries, churches, youth groups, and parks as well as via the media.
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Despite the best efforts of educators, our nation's schools are dangerously obsolete. Instead of teaching students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers, we are asking them to memorize facts for multiple choice tests. This problem isn't limited to low-income school districts: even our top schools aren't teaching or testing the skills that matter most in the global knowledge economy. Our teens leave school equipped to work only in the kinds of jobs that are fast disappearing from the American economy. Meanwhile, young adults in India and China are competing with our students for the most sought-after careers around the world.
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PDF's and Online Literature
Naomi Harm, best known as an 21st century educational technology literacy specialist, welcomes every opportunity to share her expertise and best practices relating to technology infused teaching and learning environments. In this PDF, Ms. Harm offers online resources for flip teaching and flip thinking, audio tools, music tools, photo editing tools, screencasting tools, video and audio convertors, and video editing web links and hosting tools.
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Technology has greatly influenced today’s world of music, including the means by which people produce, consume, and share it. Teachers have many options for utilizing technology as a tool to facilitate their students’ engagement with and understanding of music. The 69 Music Learning Activity Types that have been identified to date and appear below are designed to help educators connect musical content, pedagogy, and various technologies in authentic ways that enable students to create, perform, and respond to music. Meant to stimulate a teacher’s thinking about effective ways to plan music learning that is assisted by digital tools, each activity type is described and then aligned with a list of possible technologies that may be used to support it.
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Anyone who has ever seen a student become
excited, energized, and confident through artistic exploration has seen first-hand how arts education engages children and contributes to their overall development. The arts – dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts, which collectively include the media arts – are recognized as “core academic subjects” in Federal law, as well as in state statutes and core educational documents. While each of the arts disciplines has its own unique set of knowledge, skills, and processes, the arts share common characteristics that make arts education powerful preparation for college, career, and a fulfilling life. |