Why We Must Evolve
What are two reasons why teaching must evolve in the 21st century?
Students need adaptable, personalized learning paths and digital literacy is essential.
Name 2 of the 5 core needs of 21st-century learners.
Any two: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Character & Citizenship
What does UDL stand for?
Universal Design for Learning
What tool can you use for online brainstorming or whiteboarding?
Google Jamboard
What is "hybrid fluency"?
The ability to teach effectively in both in-person and online environments
What did the 2020 pandemic reveal about the role of technology in education?
That tech can’t replace teachers, but it can empower them and help us stay connected.
What is one example of a tool that supports Collaboration?
Google Docs, Jamboard, Padlet, or breakout rooms
How does Blended Learning combine in-person and online experiences?
Uses both physical classroom activities and digital tools (e.g., Google Classroom + labs)
Name one creative tool listed in the infographic.
Canva, Book Creator, Pixton
Name one future technology mentioned that will impact classrooms.
AI, VR (Virtual Reality), or AR (Augmented Reality)
True or False: Digital literacy is optional in today’s classrooms.
False – it’s considered a survival skill.
Which core need encourages real-world problem solving?
Critical Thinking
What does “Student Voice & Choice” mean?
Letting students choose how they learn and demonstrate understanding
Which tool helps with formative assessment?
Edpuzzle, Kahoot, or Formative
Why must equity drive innovation in education?
To ensure tools and tech benefit all students and don’t widen learning gaps
Name one way students need personalized learning paths.
Flexible pacing, multiple ways to show learning, or tech-assisted differentiation.
How can students express Creativity in class?
Through podcasts, videos, digital art, coding, or design projects
Name a benefit of offering choice boards in the classroom.
Increases engagement, empowers students, meets diverse learning styles
Which tool is best for digital communication through short videos?
Flipgrid
What must we teach students to guide ethical use of new tech?
Digital citizenship, empathy, and responsible tech use
Why can’t tech replace teachers, but still be considered essential?
Because it supports and enhances teaching, but doesn’t provide human connection or pedagogy.
What does Character & Citizenship look like in the classroom?
Teaching empathy, equity, and digital citizenship in daily learning
Which strategy supports multiple means of engagement and expression?
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
What tool can you use for designing infographics or visual presentations?
Canva
Complete this sentence: “Tools must support ______, not widen ______.”
Access; gaps