What are the two or three biggest changes in society in

the last 25-30 years?

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Where are the workers?

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In the late 1980s, 56% of corporate managers said loyal employees deserve continued employment.

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What skills do students need to address the changes in

society we just described?

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Establishing a Work Ethic Practice Excellence • Do the Right Thing • Manage Your Time • Manage Your Money

Developing Physical Skills Stay Well • Look Good • Type 35 WPM Error Free • Take Legible Notes

Communicating Verbally Converse One-on-One • Present to Groups • Use Visual Displays

Communicating in Writing Write Well • Edit and Proof • Use Word-Processing Tools • Send Information Electronically

Working Directly with People Build Good Relationships • Work in Teams • Teach Others

Influencing People Manage Efficiently • Sell Successfully • Politick Wisely • Lead Effectively

Gathering Information Use Library Holdings • Use Commercial Databases • Search the Web • Conduct Interviews • Use Surveys • Keep and Use Records

Using Quantitative Tools Use Numbers • Use Graphs and Tables • Use Spreadsheet Programs

Asking and Answering the Right Questions Detect Nonsense • Pay Attention to Detail • Apply Knowledge • Evaluate Actions and Policies

Solving Problems Identify Problems • Develop Solutions • Launch Solutions

Considering the skills we just listed, how intentional are we in helping students develop

those skills?

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What year are youpreparing your students for?

1973? 1995?-Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Can you honestly say that your school's curriculum and the

program you use are preparing your students for 2015 or

2020? Are you even preparing them for today?

-Heidi Hayes Jacobs

At least be honest about it and revise your mission

statement.-Heidi Hayes Jacobs

So what?

So what?

21st Century Skills:Just what are they?

21st Century Skills:Just what are they?

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