It has been merely two weeks since I began teaching at group of students from Champlain College - St. Lambert. These are not your ordinary run of mill 18 year old students but rather, an eclectic group of adults ranging in ages from their mid twenties through to fifty-four years old. These are students who have lived life, experienced the twists and turns afforded by living that much longer than eighteen year olds, and are serious about learning.
I want to take the opportunity to not only help this group of students succeed in the program and launch their careers or further their studies, but I am convinced they can become 21st century learners. This is a real challenge. Most of my students are not computer savvy, some are comfortable using the computer, some reluctant, others skeptical, a few excited, and then there are the curious. You may be wondering, just what is it I am aiming to achieve. Here it is.
As educators we are focusing almost entirely on upgrading the skills of elementary and secondary level students. There are a plethora of books and articles all supporting and substantiating the need and providing resources in infinite abundance.
What about college level students who are almost entering the job market, who contribute to the economy, our society soon after graduation?
So, I have asked my students to join me in this journey to share in my curiousity to learn. As I have told my students, I am not an expert in digital literacy. I learn along the way, what feeds and fuels me is my drive to learn, to enhance the learning of my students. I also question how we are teaching and assessing students at the college level.
Education needs to change not just for elementary and secondary students, but at college and university level as well.
Join me in this journey of sharing 21st Century Learning.
