21st+Century+Education

=**21st Century Education**=

In this assignment, we were asked to elaborate and present a given pillar of 21st Century Education. The pillars include, character education, project based learning, language, math and science, globalization, and critical thinking. We broke up into groups and picked our pillar from a random piece of paper. My group presented the pillar on character education in the 21st Century Education Classroom.






 * Reflection:**

My overall opinion of this assignment is mostly positive. I enjoyed listening to the other groups present their pillars because this is my first education class that has really discussed 21st Century Education and my interest is now really peaked. I'm definitely interested in incorporating all of the pillars into my classroom with the use of technology. I especially like the idea of project based learning because it seems to tie all of the pillars together. For instance, in project based learning, character education has to be applied. I also like that we were able to work in groups. I think by working in groups you can combine your own ideas with others and create a better presentation. My group examined character education and its role in 21st Century Education. While character education is needed in all types of learning, I think it can be emphasized through technology. I would use this assignment to show students how to behave through YouTube videos. I would also use Facebook and Twitter to encourage good character. I believe this assignment truly illustrates all of the pillars of 21st Century Education because you have to think critically, participate in project bases learning, use language, use math and science to follow procedures, use character education for respect and responsibility, and globalization in thinking about how 21st Century education could apply to others. I would improve the assignment by being more specific with the instructions. I would also give more advanced notice of when it was due. I would eliminate the narrative. I would expand on what you think are some good examples because I find that very useful.