Creativity & Innovation Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration Information, Media and Technology Skills Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT (Information, Communications & Technology) Literacy Life and Career Skills Flexibility & Adaptability Initiative and Self Direction Social & Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility Overall 21st Century Interdisciplinary Themes Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Core Subjects- Mastery of core subjects and 21st century themes is essential for students in the 21st century. Core subjects include:
The 21st Century Skills (adopted by the State Board of Illinois in 2008) 21st Century Support Systems American Association of School Librarians Learning Standards 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our demographic society. 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. International Society for Technology Education's National Educational Technology Standards Students 1. Creativity and Innovation 2. Communication and Collaboration 3. Research and Information Fluency 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Teachers 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Administrators 1. Visionary Leadership. 2. Digital Age Learning Culture 3. Excellence in Professional Practice 4. Systematic Improvement 5. Digital Citizenship |