21st Century Skills

How today’s students can stay competitive

in the changing job market
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Categories

O Learning skills (the four C’s) - the

mental processes required to adapt and
improve upon a modern work
environment.

O Literacy skills (IMT) focuses on how

students can discern facts, publishing
outlets, and the technology behind
them. There’s a strong focus on
determining trustworthy sources and
factual information to separate it from
the misinformation that floods the
Internet.

O Life skills (FLIPS) take a look at

intangible elements of a student’s
everyday life. These intangibles focus
on both personal and professional
qualities.
 Some 21st Century Skills
O Critical thinking
O Creativity
Learning skills
O Collaboration
O Communication
O Information literacy
O Media literacy Literacy skills
O Technology literacy
O Flexibility
O Leadership
O Initiative Life skills
O Productivity
O Social skills