What is a 21st Century Classroom??

WHAT IS A 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM?If you have been tuning in to the podcast the past few weeks, you may have picked up on the fact that I’ve been putting a lot of focus on the modern classroom, and what’s actually working right now.  
I’ve also been challenging some of the teaching ideas and practices that have dominated in the classroom for the past decade or so, and have really been questioning whether or not they are relevant anymore.

We first talked about whether or not learning styles are a myth (learning styles like visual learners vs auditory learners vs kinesthetic learners...etc)  — you know all those educational philosophies you were likely taught in college.  
We then talked about what’s working right now in the classroom to increase student success.  These strategies draw upon modern best teaching practices  -things that maybe we didn’t do 10 or so years ago. 
All of this conversation has begun to set the stage to a larger question:
What is a 21st century classroom?

If education is changing (which it totally is...).  If some of the educational philosophies that played a larger role and had a bigger influence on our teaching practices are no longer relevant...then where does that leave us? 

How can we begin creating a 21st century, modern-day classroom that can meet the demands of the students in our classrooms TODAY?

Well, we are just starting this journey, my friend.  Because there is a lot to unpack - but I first want to start today with laying the groundwork for what it means to be a 21st century classroom.  That way, as we move forward in our discussion, you can reflect on how it compares to your own classroom.
So let’s get started!

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode

EPISODE 45: How to Use Rubrics for Assessment AND Instruction

EPISODE 55: Easy Tips to Boost Student Participation While Building a Strong Classroom Community

EPISODE 90: Using Podcasts in the Elementary Classroom

EPISODE 91: The TRUTH About Learning Styles

EPISODE 94: 3 Tips for Increasing Student Success

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