Our Mission

To create the best possible learning environment

for this generation of students.
Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
Global Competition
Workplace Innovation

Student Experience

Ubiquitous Information

Global Interdependence

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No Child Left Behind?
Of every 100 ninth graders in the US only…

69 40 27 18
Graduate Immediately Are Still Enrolled Graduate College
High School Enroll in College in College on Time
Source: National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, Policy Alert, April 2004 Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
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How the Demand for Skills has Changed
65% Complex
Communications

60% Expert Thinking

55%

50%

Routine Cognitive
45%

Routine Manual
40%
1960 1970 1980 1990 2002

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 Research
Development
Design
Marketing and Sales
Creative Work Global Supply Chain Management

Routine Work Routine Work a

Done by People Done by Machines

Industry in the USA in 2015

Tough Choices or Tough Times, National Center on Education and the Economy, 2007 Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
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 Learning and
Innovation Skills

Core Subjects and

Information,
21st-Century Themes
Life and Media, and
Career Skills Technology
Skills

21st-Century Skills Framework

© 2004 Partnership for 21st-Century Skills Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
Core Subjects
• English, reading, language arts
• World languages
• Arts
• Mathematics Core Subjects

• Economics
• Science
• Geography
• History
• Government and Civics

Source: Partnership for 21st-Century Skills. 2006. Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
21st-Century Themes
• Global awareness
• Financial, economic, business
and entrepreneurial literacy
• Civic literacy
Core Subjects and
• Health literacy 21st-Century Themes

Source: Partnership for 21st-Century Skills. 2006. Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
Life and Career Skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative and self-direction
• Social and cross-cultural skills
• Productivity and accountability Core Subjects and
21st-Century Themes
• Leadership and responsibility Life and
Career Skills

Source: Partnership for 21st-Century Skills. 2006. Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
Learning and Innovation Skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Critical thinking and problem solving Learning and
Innovation Skills
• Communication and collaboration
Core Subjects and
21st-Century Themes
Life and
Career Skills

Source: Partnership for 21st-Century Skills. 2006. Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
Information, Media and Technology
• Information literacy
• Media literacy Learning and
Innovation Skills
• Information and communication
technology literacy
Core Subjects and
21st-Century Themes Information,
Life and Media, and
Career Skills Technology
Skills

Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills. 2006. Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
at www.ilc2008.org
New Standards for a New Generation

Creativity and innovation

Communication and collaboration
Research and information
Critical thinking and problem solving
Digital citizenship
Technology operations and concepts

Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple

at www.ilc2008.org
21st-Century Requirements and Rewards
Asking the right questions/solving new problems

Working in teams

Learning how to find, communicate, and apply information

Initiative, leadership, taking responsible risks

Time management, prioritization

Interacting in a multimedia, graphics-based environment

Working across disciplines

Source: Tony Wagner, Harvard University, 2007 Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
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What should the 21st Century Learning
environment look like?
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What are the Enabling Trends?

Mobility - 24/7 Access

User Created Content

Social Interactions for Learning

Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple

at www.ilc2008.org
 Designed to Sell Food Network DIY Network
American Chopper Design Remix Ace of Cakes
TLC Build it Bigger Hells Kitchen Trading Spaces
Curb Appeal Take Home Chef Design Remix
Top Chef
24 Hour Design
Designer’s Challenge
Spice up my Kitchen HGTV
Design on a Dime
Mission Organization Flip that House Dirtiest Jobs Miami Ink
Scrapbooking Myth Busters Dog Whisperer
What Not to Wear Curb Appeal
Naked Science
MegaScience Discovery
Science Channel National Geographic Channel Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple
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Innovation
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Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow - Today
ACOT2
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Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow - Today
ACOT2

Phase 1
Articulation

Phase 2
Communication

Phase 3
Application

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6 Design Principles of 21st Century High School

21st Century
Skill Outcomes

24/7 Access Relevant

to Tools and and Applied
Resources curriculum

Students
Social &
Informative
Emotional
Assessments
Connection

Culture of
Creativity and
Innovation

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Phase 3
Application 9th Grade Curriculum Project
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Challenge Based Learning - Framework
Big Idea
Essential Question
The Challenge

Guiding Resources
Guiding Questions Guiding Activities
Web and iTunes U

Solution - Action
Assessment
Publishing - Student Samples Publishing - Student Reflection/documentation
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“Teachers must move beyond the
role of facilitators and become
collaborators in learning, seeking
new knowledge alongside students
and modeling positive habits of
work and mind.”
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow - Today

Presentation by Karen Cator, Apple

at www.ilc2008.org
TM and © 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

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