Office Chat: The 21st Century Learning Model

We know students’ learning styles are changing with the easy availability of electronic communication, real-time multi-player gaming, and access to incredible stores of information on the Internet. We also know that employers are looking for a new range of skills from our graduates. But the question for educators is how can we adapt our teaching styles to create meaningful and meaning-making learning environments for our students.

Here, Jane Huffman of the University of Mary Washington, talks about an intentional model for teaching that addresses these requirements, not by adding to an already overloaded curriculum but by incorporating teaching strategies throughout the existing curriculum. This model is known as the 21st Century Learning Model.

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