What educators should ask to further 21st century learning

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January 21, 2013 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF Share | Sign up | Archive | Advertise Head of the Class    What educators should ask to further 21st century learning Educators should ask themselves 12 questions in order to further teaching and learning in the 21st century, writes David Penberg, an urban and international educational leader. Among the questions Penberg poses in this blog post: how to encourage students to think globally, how to leverage the power of the Internet and other technology, how to tap into all learners, and how to assure that schools and educational programs give students opportunities to connect with the world around them. 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