Final Reflection:
The 21st Century and Beyond
Designing Instruction For Digital Age Learners
Letting Go Of The Old School
The 4 C's
Collaboration
We must not only work with our school colleagues, but be able to work with others both nationally and across the globe.
Critical Thinkers
We must be thinkers, open-minded to new ways of learning.
Creative
We must bring out the most creative minds, by challenging students to construct knowledge and understanding with the teachers being facilitators.
Technology
Final Reflection Poem by Bobby Waddell
More Than A Teacher
What kind of generation will this one be?
The sake of the nations depends on me
With graphics and games, how can I compete?
Make learning fun and a special treat
With I-pads, tablets, and lots of text
I have to keep up with what’s coming next
Letting them down is a terrible fear
When I have to prepare them for jobs that are yet here
Jobs that require thought, process, and design
Jobs that force them to challenge their minds
Offer them knowledge work to inspire
Let them see your own desire
Lead by example all eyes are on you
Motivate, challenge, persevere through
Believe in them no matter how tough
Be their rock when the going gets rough
Don’t get caught up in the excuse game
Work your hardest and there is no blame
Patience is a virtue that we all must teach
Remember to always practice what you preach
Be open-minded willing to rearrange
Willing to learn and willing to change
The way it was likely won’t work now
They need experience and the “know how”
Teach them to get along to work as a team
Helping each other to achieve their dreams
Johnny can’t make it I hear them say
He will fail just wait for the day
Never give up for he can achieve
For that struggling child once was me
B Waddell 2013