21st Century Skills Institute

The Newport-Mesa USD Educational Technology Department believes that technology is the tool to help students achieve academically, learn skills for the 21st century and succeed in today's digital world. It is no longer enough for students to do well academically. Teachers can use technology to open up possibilities for students to go beyond memorizing formulas and facts to deeper, more meaningful understanding.
In an effort to help teachers integrate digital-age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication, and high productivity into the classroom, N-MUSD’s Ed Tech Department collaborated with OCDE to provide twelve of N-MUSD’s educational technology pioneers an institute of professional development at their level. During this week, teachers were given opportunities to explore the fascinating world of iPods, blogging, podcasting, digital media and more.
Participants tackled the question, “How do our students become proficient with 21st century skills?” The district’s newly updated strategic plan calls for addressing 21st Century Skills with our students and as such, provides this district with a directive for action. The N-MUSD group will meet regularly to collaborate and share their experiences in the classrooms and at their schools.

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