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Mobile learning devices, such as smartphones and netbooks support inquiry learning and development of collaboration and self-directed learning skills while at the same time help students maintain high test scores. For example, guided by a unique collaboration among practitioners and researchers based at Nan Chiau Primary School, several classes of 4th and 5th grade students are going mobile - 1:1, 24/7. Interestingly, early results indicate that with the mobile learning students are maintaining high test scores as well as developing 21st Century skills.

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What’s the best way to introduce the use of Web 2.0 applications into your classroom without putting standards at risk? This session will suggest a number of approaches that teachers might try. It will include the principles of introducing new ideas, common objections to Web 2.0 and how to be proactive.

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This paper provides an in-depth look at the 'Net Generation', born between 1980 and 2000, and how their use of technology is influencing every aspect of society. Michael will explore some challenges these students are facing in schools, and how we can deeply engage them in their learning. You will learn how you can develop powerful learning activities and what works in getting students more engaged in global issues.

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Traditional academic content and the skills that served us well in previous decades are no longer adequate preparation for our students to thrive in a global, digital society. ISTE has undertaken an inclusive process resulting in a set of Global Digital-Age Learning Skills which are critical for success in our schools and in the ever-changing world outside of school. Fortunately, an array of new tools and collaborative environments have emerged that can be used to support development of these new skills through rich, interactive learning experiences. Enhancing learning experiences of students is the key to addressing these new skills effectively with contemporary tools. So what should these experiences look like in 2010 and beyond?

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There is much talk about the aspirations of our educational institutions to deliver personalised learning. What does this truly mean? In this session, Jason Trump, Education Industry Solution Strategist for Microsoft Asia Pacific, will discuss the challenges faced in education today, the role of technology in delivering the goal of personalised learning and provide some insights into emerging technologies and trends that will likely permeate our learning environments during the next decade.

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Educational systems of countries across the world are at the dawn of an age of change. Massive investments are already taking place, especially in the most advanced countries such as USA and UK. How can we continue to advance and transform learning with ICT? Is ICT-based innovation in educational systems truly important? We take a look through an overview of some of the key developments, trends and policies that are already shaping the development of the educational systems, particularly of USA and Europe.

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We teach in a time of rapid change, when, for the first time in history, we cannot clearly describe the future for which we are preparing our children. As a result, education must become more adaptive and this is why ‘learning’ has become a critical part of what it is to teach.

This engaging presentation will describe and demonstrate a number of emerging technologies that are increasingly used by educators to form and cultivate their Personal Learning Networks — connecting themselves to people and sources that help them do their jobs.

Learn how to grow your own connections to information and experiences that can support you as an expert in your field and an engaged member of your profession. Learn how educators are using blogs, engaging in micro-blogging, attending virtual professional development events and harnessing the magic of RSS to train valuable information to find them - to be a 21st Century Education.

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There is a global movement underway to transform learning to meet the needs of our time — often called the '21st Century Skills' movement.

Bernie, who is the author of the key guidebook to this movement and the Global Director for the Oracle Education Foundation, presents an overview and progress report on the bumpy transition to a more balanced, engaged, inquiry, and project approach to learning, including the challenges, successes and effective models that are helping more and more learners prepare for success in the 21st Century.

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Get an overview of global project-based collaborations that you can get your students and school involved in, and explore how you can tap into the content and resources of TakingITGlobal, a global education resource to create your own projects on any issue!

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More and more, the skills that are needed in the 21st Century are digital literacy skills and ‘soft’ skills like being able to think creatively, manage yourself, and work with other people. In this respect, familiarity with Web 2.0 is, arguably, essential for education today. Terry will present the kind of skills that are now in demand, and suggest how schools could adopt a strategic approach to the introduction of Web 2.0 which encompasses learning by teachers as well as students.

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