21st Century Skills

The article on 21st Century Skills defines the approach that has the power to change the educational system and maximize the effects of teaching and learning. The students in the classrooms across the U.S. are digital natives and differ in many ways from every other generation in their learning styles and interests. To be successful in educating them and helping them carve a path in the world towards their full potential we need to keep this in mind and restructure the classroom experience with 21st Century Skills as our guide. The pedagogy that drives this method will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a competitive society. The skills developed throughout this process will strengthen the whole student enabling him/her to have knowledge of the world, the ability to communicate effectively with the world, and understand his/her role within the world.

21st Century Skills

• Digital Age Literacy
• Inventive Thinking
• Effective Communication
• High Productivity

LINKS TO 21st CENTURY SKILLS INTERNET RESOURCES
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Framework for 21st Century Learning
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills (NEA sponsored site loaded with resources)
Evalutech Technology Literacy