I downloaded the executive summary of the National Education Technology Plan 2010 and read it and the comments on the website. I like a lot of it. I wanted more about learning collaboration as an essential 21st century skill. I wanted more about teacher collaboration and teacher professional learning.
Most technology initiatives have fallen short of their goals because not enough attention is paid to helping teachers collectively change and develop their practice to incorporate technology in their teaching. How can we create the conditions for teachers to learn these new technologies together? How can we leverage technology to develop a culture of collaboration in schools?
Collaboration is a 21st century skill. If teachers are given the chance to develop, model, and teach this skill in school, the changes in schools and practice will be amazing.
