- Creativity and Innovation
- Communication and Collaboration
- Research and Information Fluency
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Digital Citizenship
- Technology Operations and Concepts
In my experience, our 21st Century Learners want to publish their ideas online. Many students are more motivated by presenting their understanding of curricular objectives through the use Web 2.0 tools than traditional classroom method such as paper-based assignments. Most students would rather complete school work presented to the world on a blog or wiki, than school work presented to a sole person simply for the purpose of marking. This is the social nature of learners. Students are also motivated to be heard. Having the option to comment on or edit wikis, blogs and podcasts builds confidence. Students can have a say by commenting and there is a record of it. Our students are ready to embrace Web 2.0 tools and 21st Century Learning philosophies which align with the National Educational Technology Standards for Students.
When we use Web 2.0 tools in our classrooms, we can guide students to be effective digital citizens, participating in viewing, sharing, editing and exchanging information online. We are also guiding them to make decisions on how the information is organized and governed. In addition, Web 2.0 tools can increase communication, collaboration and transparency among teachers, administrations, parents and students. When educators make the shift toward "Classroom 2.0" they address the National Educational Technology Standards for Students.