Partnership for 21st Century Skills

My reaction to this site is filled with positives! I am amazed at the commitment that has been made to incorporate 21st century skills to all students in our country. I was impressed with the mission statement in which they strive to serve as a catalyst in building a collaborative partnership between education, the business community, and government leaders.

What surprised me most about this site was the members of partnership. Not only did the number of partners surprise me, but so did the "who". Intel, Apple, Cisco, Dell, Hewlett Packard, and the various partners from other industrial, educational, and governmental groups was quite impressive!

It is refreshing to know that there is a place for educators and students to go to for guidance and support in order to teach and learn 21st century skills that are increasingly needed in order to close the gap between our students and those from other countries.

Blogging in Physical Education

The upcoming school year will bring about many changes for me. I have taught high school social studies for 14 years. This year I will be teaching physical education in an elementary school. I plan on using blogging in my class as a resource for students, staff, and parents. I hope to provide blogs on nutrition, health, state standards, rules, and current events. I will definitely be learning as I go because the content area of my subject as well as blogging are both new to me.