tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715871351369075354.post4229026707649873994..comments2011-05-09T20:17:48.432-04:00Comments on Principal Thoughts: What are 21st Century Skills Anyway?Bulldog Principalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03451276532504214084noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715871351369075354.post-87852539702532059822011-02-11T07:50:59.935-05:002011-02-11T07:50:59.935-05:00I fully agree. That is also the strongest argument...I fully agree. That is also the strongest argument for incorporating relevant Professional Development into teachers' schedules. We can no longer have PD as a matter of choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715871351369075354.post-39020500848688280102011-02-11T07:40:05.351-05:002011-02-11T07:40:05.351-05:00Tom --
I appreciate the feedback and input. As e...Tom --<br /><br />I appreciate the feedback and input. As educational leaders, all we can do is talk the talk, and walk the walk. I try to lead by example for my teachers and many are making the effort along with me. In my opinion, many of those teachers that are using '20th century tools to teach kids for the 21st century' have good intentions, but are unaware of the gap they are creating.Bulldog Principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451276532504214084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715871351369075354.post-48627695505117089152011-02-10T22:27:05.063-05:002011-02-10T22:27:05.063-05:00"My kids are 21st Century Learners. I don..."My kids are 21st Century Learners. I don't think they will have textbooks when they go to school. I don't think they will use much paper. I may never need to buy them a pencil..."<br />This is a great thought and I fully support you in getting that to happen. The fact of the matter is unfortunately, we have too many teachers employing 19th century methods while using 20th century tools to teach kids for the 21st century. It is no wonder that many are calling for education reform. It also begs the question,why are so few answering?<br />Please keep trying to get us there.<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com