3r's & the 7c's

The focus on information and innovation begins with the foundation of knowledge and skills and the support systems to think critically—21st Century Learning.

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TED Instead - Practical Wisdom

Barry Schwartz on our loss of wisdom.

Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world.

So instead of locking down our school systems (scripted, lock-step curricula) trust the wisdom of teachers and students.

We don't trust the judgments of teachers to let them teach on their own... Scripts like these are insurance policies against disaster They prevent disaster, but what they assure in it's place is mediocrity.

Rules and incentives are important and necessary, but practical wisdom goes a long way. What fascinates me about this particular TED video is the basic and simple message that he shares. No whizzbang innovation or futuristic gadget, just a simple message... "it's about practical wisdom."

21st Century Skills in action

Today marks the start of the Cyber Summit on 21st Century Skills. This event is being directd by The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, a leading advocacy organization that focuses on student success in the global economy.

In my quick preview of the Cyber Summit site, I have lots of content, not only from partner members (Luminary Leaders) and the focus on what 21st Century Skills include, but also a wealth of resources of 21st Century Skill "In the Classroom."



Each day, the Cyber Summit will host a webinar at 2pm EST. View the schedule of live events to participate.