Integrating Content and 21st Century Skills for US/VA History at the Secondary Level
von Suzanne Schott
1. Classroom Overview and Philosophy
1.1. Common Core
1.2. Debating 21st C Skills
1.3. Essential 21st Century Skills
1.4. Fostering Creativity
1.5. Engaging Students
2. Core Standards
2.1. Standards of Learning
2.2. Curriculum Framework
2.3. Enhanced Scope & Sequence
3. Graphic Organizers
3.1. Bloom's Taxonomy and Higher Level Thinking Skills
3.1.1. Knowledge
3.1.1.1. Spider Maps
3.1.1.2. Linear String
3.1.2. Comprehension
3.1.2.1. Hierarchy Diagram
3.1.3. Application
3.1.3.1. Flowchart
3.1.4. Analysis
3.1.4.1. Fishbone Map
3.1.4.2. Concept Map
3.1.5. Synthesis
3.1.5.1. Idea Map
3.1.6. Evaluation
3.1.6.1. Venn Diagram
3.1.6.2. Comparison Matrix
3.2. Electronic Graphic Organizers
3.2.1. Bubbl.us
3.2.2. MindMeister
3.2.3. Webspiration Classroom
3.2.4. Gliffy
4. 21st Century Skills
4.1. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
4.2. Communication
4.3. Collaboration
4.4. Creativity & Innovation
5. Technology and Resources
5.1. Technology in the Classroom
5.1.1. Web 2.0
5.1.1.1. Computer-Based Concept Mapping
5.1.2. Smart Boards
5.1.3. Computers
5.1.4. Networking
5.2. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
5.2.1. Digital Standards