21st century skills for students

21st Century Education

Classroom Innovation

My Vision

• To integrate 21st century skills into student centered classrooms, focusing on project based learning.

21st Century Skills

4 C’s

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Communication

Cooperation

All can be enhanced by technology

Content vs. Context

Should be centered around meeting the demands of 21st century learners.

Content

Fuse 3 R’s and 4 C’s

Global world and economy

Context

Personalized Learning

Quick Access

Playfulness

“Create! Not just consume”

Teachers Role

Promote passionate learning opportunities for students.

Students Role

Be responsible and accountable for creative freedom to solve essential problems.

Be intrinsically motivated to learn, gain knowledge, and meet goals through collaboration with peers.

Student vs. Learner

Technology’s Role

Technology should be a vital resource for teachers and students in the 21st century classroom.

We are living in a world of technology, it is not a choice.

Resources

Examples

• High Tech High• Pay Attention