The Partnership for 21st Century Learning

In a digital world -A Framework for 21st Century Learning

1. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills -  http://www.p21.org/;

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has developed a vision for student success in the new global economy.
- This Framework describes the skills, knowledge and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life; it is a blend of content knowledge, specific skills, expertise and literacies. 21st Century Studend Outcomes and Support Systems: The 4Cs (Critical thinking and problem solving, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and innovation); The 3Rs.
Source: http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/ (pdf), Washington, DC 20001)

2.  ATC21S: Assessment & Teaching of 21s Century Skills - http://atc21s.org/.
In January 2009, Cisco, Intel and Microsoft announced they would join forces to sponsor ATC21S as a collaborative research project to accelerate education reform.

- In a digital world, students must be prepared for new technologies and new ways of working. Developing these 21st-century skills in the classroom can transform economies and communities. The success of ATC21S depends on a public and private partnership among governments, educators, academics and industries.be prepared for new technologies and new ways of working. Developing these 21st-century skills in the classroom can transform economies and communities. The success of ATC21S depends on a public and private partnership among governments, educators, academics and industries.

Source: http://atc21s.org/

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