Introduction to the iGeneration

In this part of the presentation, participants will explore the foundational thoughts for our workshop. Specifically, we'll examine how effective 21st Century teachers build a bridge between what our students know about new tools and what we know about good teaching. We’ll be looking at the kinds of enduring skills that people need to master in order to be successful.

Introductions

Introduce yourself to the people around you. Share what you’re hoping to learn today and the expertise that you already bring to our conversation.  Then, fill out the four question survey found here:   http://bit.ly/igenintro

Joe's Non-Netbook

Working with partners, explore the video titled Joe’s Non-Netbook.  Use the handout titled The People Formerly Known as the Audience to guide your reflections.

What Will YOU Take Away From These Lessons?

Now that we've spent a few minutes talking about the characteristics of today's learners, it's time to do a little bit of reflecting. Consider these questions:

How do today’s students differ from students in previous generations? What words best describe today’s students? How are those words different from the words that would have best described students from previous generations? Do today’s students have strengths that previous generations didn’t have? How about weakness?

Another question: Just what skills DO our students need to master in order to be effective and efficient learners?" Are the skills that students need to master today significantly different than the skills that students needed to master in the past?

Finally, what impact has the changing nature of our students and our world had on what you do as a teacher?

Record your thinking in our shared TiG Reflection document by clicking this link. 

Return to the iGeneration Workshop Homepage