ED521 A16

 21st Century Skills

The 21^st century learner constructs meaning by going through a process and creating a product.  They know that the sky is the limit (meaning there are no limits).  They understand that there is no right way to learn new skills.  21^st century learners use technology to enhance learning and like to have immediate gratification.  They are open to changes that are happening and constantly happening.  They love to experiment to find the answers.  Teachers need to use social media to break down the barriers of time and space.  People are able to connect with each other and collaborate with each other without being face to face in the same room.  Information and technology is changing so rapidly that people need to stay connected to people who have been successful and are willing to share their information and ideas.  Students still need to learn the basic skills to be successful citizens, but they also need to communicate, create, and collaborate.  The 21^st century learner needs to learn with the technology tools that we are using now, but be flexible to change and maybe relearn using different tools, because technology is changing so rapidly! We want to prepare our students to be learners for life.