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Literacy is not enough

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Jatinder Saini
Jatinder Saini

The document is a presentation by J.K. Saini about 21st century fluencies for the digital age. It discusses the need to develop skills beyond traditional literacy like critical thinking, problem solving, and technology use. It outlines several fluencies needed in the 21st century like solution, information, creative, media, collaboration, and digital citizenship fluencies. For each fluency, it describes the process and importance in today's changing workplace. The presentation emphasizes teaching students to be both school and street smart by applying their learning to solve real-world problems.

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IRC- II Seminar 3 Presented by J.K.Saini M.Tech ET- Sem. II My reflection on learning from reading of the book .. Literacy is not enough 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 1
26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century 2 Fluencies by J.K.Saini
IN THE HEART OF A TEACHER IS A STUDENT A teacher can never truly teach unless she is learning herself. A lamp can never light another flame unless it continue to burn its own flame. Robindernath Tagore ( 1861-1941) Nobel Prize Laureate for Literature 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 3
st 21 Century Fluencies for the Digital Age 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century 4 Fluencies by J.K.Saini
School Smart V/s Street Smart Kids School Smart Kids High achiever students Can do well in exams Possess necessary skills to effectively cram for tests and write the answers. Inadequately prepared for life 26-11-2013 Street Smart kids High level of thinking Posses competencies to live and work in real world beyond school Solve real life problems in real time IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 5
School smart + Street Smart We are to help students to be both School Smart and Street Smart Their success in work and life depends upon their ability to apply old information and new information to new situations, problems and environment. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 6
In a traditional classroom, 80 to 85 % of the work that students do in class is focussed on factual recall and lower level thinking procedure 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 7
Our school structures some facts Our schools were designed for the era in which three quarters of population were employed in agriculture and manufacturing jobs. Today three quarter of the workforce are working in creative class and service class professions. If we want our students to survive in the culture and the workplace of 21st Century, .. literacy is not enough . 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 8
Literacy is not enough . 21st Century learning environment will provide students with most in demand skills, those that cannot be easily outsourced, automated, or turned into software . These skills are Creativity, Lateral thinking, Problem solving Dealing with non-routine cognitive tasks. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 9
Some facts 50,000 factories closed in the U.S in the past 20 years .( Change in technology and the nature of work) 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 10
Achieving Street Smart and School Smart We need a major shift in the existing educational paradigm. This shift demands that we rethink The design of our school, our classrooms, and our learning environment. Rethink about our instructional design, What constitute learning ? and What it means to be intelligent? How we assess and evaluate students ? 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 11
Basic Traditional Literacy Skills -Three Rs Reading Writing and Arithmetic 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 12
21st Century Literacy Skills These are more than the three Rs 26-11-2013 In the information media age our students should have skills of Information processing Critical thinking Problem solving Use of new technologies Understand the Principles of graphic deign, video and sound production, photo editing and imaginary storytelling Competence with social networking Online communication and Digital citizenship IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 13
21st Century Fluencies.. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 14
Solution Fluency 6 Ds of Solution fluency Define the problem because you need to know exactly what you are doing before you start Design up a process in an accurate and detailed action plan. 26-11-2013 Discover a solution, because planning prevents wasted efforts Deliver by putting the plan into action in both production and publishing the solution. IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini Dream up a process, one that is suitable. Debrief about process and results. 15
In 21st Century, learning environment, we provide problems that are interesting and relevant to students, problems whose solution involve elements of mandated curriculum. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 16
Because of InfoWhelm, data is increasing dramatically, facts are becoming obsolete faster, and knowledge built on these facts is less durable. Information fluency is the ability to unconsciously interpret this avalanche of data in all formats, in order to extract the essential and perceive its significance 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 17
Some factsComputing capacity is increasing at 58% annually, Telecommunication at 28 %, storage capacity in digital format at 23 %, , Communication capacities are doubling every 34 months Information has been expanding at this rate for the past one decade. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 18
Information Fluency- The process Ask good questions, in order to get good answers Acquire multiple sources and types of information Analyse, authenticate and arrange the information Apply knowledge- to convert the vision into practice Assess the process and results- which is both a teacher and student practice 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 19
How artistic proficiency adds meaning through design, art, and storytelling. We are all creative people. This means that creativity can be taught and learned like any other skill. Its a whole brain process that involves both hemispheres working together 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 20
Creative Fluency-the process Identify problem and the desired outcome. Inspire yourself through seeking information, ideas, connections etc Imagine what is possible 26-11-2013 Interpolate (find patterns) in the information Inspect idea evaluate and assess IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 21
Media Fluency In our multimedia world, communication has moved far beyond the realm of text. Our visual learning capacity needs stimulation with rich media from a variety of different sources. Media fluency means being an effective consumer and producer of digital contents. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 22
Media Fluency-its components Listen To the message verbalize and verify To the medium the form, flow and alignment Leverage The message content and outcome The medium audience, ability and criteria 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 23
Collaboration Fluency 26-11-2013 Collaboration Fluency is team-working proficiency characterized by the unconscious ability to work cooperatively with both real and virtual partners to solve real and simulated problems IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 24
Collaboration Fluency- the process Establish the group, norms, roles, responsibilities, etc Envision the purpose and outcome Engineer The workable plan to achieve the goal. Execute By the putting the plan into action. Examine the process and outcome 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 25
Global Digital Citizen We have become elevated to the status of global citizens, both socially and as a workforce. As such, we need to understand that we must be able to communicate and collaborate with people of other cultures, both in person and in virtual environment. Learning shifts from the teacher to the student. And they are accountable for their learning. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 26
Global Digital Citizenship Principles of a Students Digital Citizenshi p contract Respect themselves Learning shifts from the teachers to the students and they should be accountable for their Learning Protect themselves Respect others Protect others Respect intellectual property Protect intellectual property 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 27
Essential pedagogical guidelines for 21st Century Learning? 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 28
Give them a project based assignment ( Solution Fluency) Allow them to use all sources for search ( Information Fluency) Allow them to use their own ingenuity to present the final outcome ( Creativity Fluency) Make groups and allow sharing of information (collaboration) Advise them not to copy paste the work of others rather take guidelines from the good work of others, respect diversity of culture, religion and language ( global Citizens) 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 29
References www.fluency21.com www.google.com ( for select images) 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 30
26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 31

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  • 3. IN THE HEART OF A TEACHER IS A STUDENT A teacher can never truly teach unless she is learning herself. A lamp can never light another flame unless it continue to burn its own flame. Robindernath Tagore ( 1861-1941) Nobel Prize Laureate for Literature 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 3
  • 4. st 21 Century Fluencies for the Digital Age 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century 4 Fluencies by J.K.Saini
  • 5. School Smart V/s Street Smart Kids School Smart Kids High achiever students Can do well in exams Possess necessary skills to effectively cram for tests and write the answers. Inadequately prepared for life 26-11-2013 Street Smart kids High level of thinking Posses competencies to live and work in real world beyond school Solve real life problems in real time IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 5
  • 6. School smart + Street Smart We are to help students to be both School Smart and Street Smart Their success in work and life depends upon their ability to apply old information and new information to new situations, problems and environment. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 6
  • 7. In a traditional classroom, 80 to 85 % of the work that students do in class is focussed on factual recall and lower level thinking procedure 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 7
  • 8. Our school structures some facts Our schools were designed for the era in which three quarters of population were employed in agriculture and manufacturing jobs. Today three quarter of the workforce are working in creative class and service class professions. If we want our students to survive in the culture and the workplace of 21st Century, .. literacy is not enough . 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 8
  • 9. Literacy is not enough . 21st Century learning environment will provide students with most in demand skills, those that cannot be easily outsourced, automated, or turned into software . These skills are Creativity, Lateral thinking, Problem solving Dealing with non-routine cognitive tasks. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 9
  • 10. Some facts 50,000 factories closed in the U.S in the past 20 years .( Change in technology and the nature of work) 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 10
  • 11. Achieving Street Smart and School Smart We need a major shift in the existing educational paradigm. This shift demands that we rethink The design of our school, our classrooms, and our learning environment. Rethink about our instructional design, What constitute learning ? and What it means to be intelligent? How we assess and evaluate students ? 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 11
  • 12. Basic Traditional Literacy Skills -Three Rs Reading Writing and Arithmetic 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 12
  • 13. 21st Century Literacy Skills These are more than the three Rs 26-11-2013 In the information media age our students should have skills of Information processing Critical thinking Problem solving Use of new technologies Understand the Principles of graphic deign, video and sound production, photo editing and imaginary storytelling Competence with social networking Online communication and Digital citizenship IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 13
  • 14. 21st Century Fluencies.. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 14
  • 15. Solution Fluency 6 Ds of Solution fluency Define the problem because you need to know exactly what you are doing before you start Design up a process in an accurate and detailed action plan. 26-11-2013 Discover a solution, because planning prevents wasted efforts Deliver by putting the plan into action in both production and publishing the solution. IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini Dream up a process, one that is suitable. Debrief about process and results. 15
  • 16. In 21st Century, learning environment, we provide problems that are interesting and relevant to students, problems whose solution involve elements of mandated curriculum. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 16
  • 17. Because of InfoWhelm, data is increasing dramatically, facts are becoming obsolete faster, and knowledge built on these facts is less durable. Information fluency is the ability to unconsciously interpret this avalanche of data in all formats, in order to extract the essential and perceive its significance 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 17
  • 18. Some factsComputing capacity is increasing at 58% annually, Telecommunication at 28 %, storage capacity in digital format at 23 %, , Communication capacities are doubling every 34 months Information has been expanding at this rate for the past one decade. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 18
  • 19. Information Fluency- The process Ask good questions, in order to get good answers Acquire multiple sources and types of information Analyse, authenticate and arrange the information Apply knowledge- to convert the vision into practice Assess the process and results- which is both a teacher and student practice 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 19
  • 20. How artistic proficiency adds meaning through design, art, and storytelling. We are all creative people. This means that creativity can be taught and learned like any other skill. Its a whole brain process that involves both hemispheres working together 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 20
  • 21. Creative Fluency-the process Identify problem and the desired outcome. Inspire yourself through seeking information, ideas, connections etc Imagine what is possible 26-11-2013 Interpolate (find patterns) in the information Inspect idea evaluate and assess IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 21
  • 22. Media Fluency In our multimedia world, communication has moved far beyond the realm of text. Our visual learning capacity needs stimulation with rich media from a variety of different sources. Media fluency means being an effective consumer and producer of digital contents. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 22
  • 23. Media Fluency-its components Listen To the message verbalize and verify To the medium the form, flow and alignment Leverage The message content and outcome The medium audience, ability and criteria 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 23
  • 24. Collaboration Fluency 26-11-2013 Collaboration Fluency is team-working proficiency characterized by the unconscious ability to work cooperatively with both real and virtual partners to solve real and simulated problems IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 24
  • 25. Collaboration Fluency- the process Establish the group, norms, roles, responsibilities, etc Envision the purpose and outcome Engineer The workable plan to achieve the goal. Execute By the putting the plan into action. Examine the process and outcome 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 25
  • 26. Global Digital Citizen We have become elevated to the status of global citizens, both socially and as a workforce. As such, we need to understand that we must be able to communicate and collaborate with people of other cultures, both in person and in virtual environment. Learning shifts from the teacher to the student. And they are accountable for their learning. 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 26
  • 27. Global Digital Citizenship Principles of a Students Digital Citizenshi p contract Respect themselves Learning shifts from the teachers to the students and they should be accountable for their Learning Protect themselves Respect others Protect others Respect intellectual property Protect intellectual property 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 27
  • 28. Essential pedagogical guidelines for 21st Century Learning? 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 28
  • 29. Give them a project based assignment ( Solution Fluency) Allow them to use all sources for search ( Information Fluency) Allow them to use their own ingenuity to present the final outcome ( Creativity Fluency) Make groups and allow sharing of information (collaboration) Advise them not to copy paste the work of others rather take guidelines from the good work of others, respect diversity of culture, religion and language ( global Citizens) 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 29
  • 30. References www.fluency21.com www.google.com ( for select images) 26-11-2013 IRC- II presentation on - 21st Century Fluencies by J.K.Saini 30
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