21st Century Skills Concepts View a tutorial on this topic

Description

What is meant by "21st century skills?" How do they relate to what I should be teaching in my classroom? These are just some of the questions that you might be asking when you hear the term "21st century skills." In this series of tutorials, we will present what we mean by the terminology and how it relates to the models and frameworks that have been developed by other organizations. After viewing each of the tutorials, we hope you will be able to answer:
  • What are the common themes and concepts that tie all the models and frameworks together?
  • What is meant by "21st century skills" and why is knowing about them important?
  • What does the concept or skill look like in practice?
  • How can I make it work in my classroom?
In addition, you'll be introduced to the tools and resources available on this site for furthering your own professional development and transforming your own classroom.
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Key # Length
1. preview Model: The P21 Framework 75086 3:41
2. preview Model: The ISTE® National Educational Technology Standards 75087 3:34
3. preview Model: UNESCO - ICT Competency Standards for Teachers 75088 3:56
4. preview Model: England - The National Strategies 75089 2:15
5. preview Model: Scotland - Curriculum for Excellence 75090 1:40
6. preview Other models & the common threads 75091 2:15
Key # Length
1. preview Creativity & Innovation 75092 5:15
2. preview Communication & Collaboration 75093 2:39
3. preview Research & Information Fluency 75094 3:49
4. preview Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 75095 2:55
5. preview Digital Citizenship 75096 2:57
6. preview Technology Literacy 75097 1:43
7. preview Growth & Leadership 75098 2:47
8. preview 21st century themes 75828 5:26
Key # Length
1. preview Transforming the learning environment 75099 2:18
2. preview Infusing 21st century ideas & tools into activities 75100 2:31
3. preview Identifying conceptual understanding & learning 75101 2:33
4. preview Integrating assessment into project design 75102 3:02
Tutorial series by Jody Ouradnik