21 st Century Student

1. 21st Century Student Creative Mobile Multitasking Collaborative Producers

2. Millennials Want to Learn . . . • with technology • with one another • online • in their time • in their place • doing things that matter

3. Every Student Must Be: • a critical thinker • a problem solver • an innovator • an effective communicator • an effective collaborator • a self-directed learner • information and media literate • globally Aware • civically engaged • financially and economically literate

4. 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.

5. 21st Century Skill Framework

6. Core Subjects • English • Reading/Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • Foreign Language • Civics/Government • Economics • Arts • History • Geography

7. Thinking and Learning Skills • Critical thinking and problem solving skills • Creativity and innovation skills • Communication and information skills • Collaborative skills

8. Life Skills • Leadership • Ethics • Accountability • Adaptability • Personal Productivity • Personal Responsibility • People Skills • Self Direction • Social Responsibility

9. 21st Century Content • Global awareness • Financial, Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship Literacy • Civic Literacy • Health and Wellness Awareness