21st Century StudentCreativeMobile

MultitaskingCollaborative

Producers

Millennials Want to Learn . . .with technologywith one anotheronlinein their timein their placedoing things that matter

Every Student Must Be:a critical thinkera problem solveran innovator an effective communicatoran effective collaboratora self-directed learnerinformation and media literateglobally Awarecivically engagedfinancially and economically literate

Why 21st Century Skills?U.S. students must compete in a new

global economy.The U.S. is falling behind.The nature of work is changing.The requirements of the 21st Century

work force are changing.We need to prepare our students to be

effective 21st century citizens.

21st Century Skill Framework

Core SubjectsEnglish

Reading/Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Foreign Language

Civics/Government

Economics

Arts

History

Geography

Thinking and Learning SkillsCritical thinking and problem solving skills

Creativity and innovation skills

Communication and information skills

Collaborative skills

Life SkillsLeadershipEthicsAccountabilityAdaptabilityPersonal ProductivityPersonal ResponsibilityPeople SkillsSelf DirectionSocial Responsibility

21st Century ContentGlobal awareness

Financial, Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship Literacy

Civic Literacy

Health and Wellness Awareness