What is your understanding

of 21st C learning?
 WHAT IS 21STC LEARNING?

(1) using technology (2) incorporating

in education 21st C skills

(i) Consists of framework that differentiate 21stC

classrooms from those of the past.
(ii) The curriculum must be relevant and purposeful.
(iii) The teacher must have presence in the classroom and
use his or her presence to establish positive relationships
with students.
(iv) Building a positive climate and culture is essential to all
high-quality learning experiences
 DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

1. Well‐equipped with computer hardware, software, electronic

whiteboards and rich digital content, online curricular
resources
and IT support to transform schools

2. Collaborative planning, investment in core components for

technology
- training teachers not only how to use
technology but also how to integrate
technology into the curriculum
 DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

3. provide opportunities for …

(i) student collaboration

(ii) student engagement in learning,
(iii) interactive learning and
(iv) higher level thinking skills,
 Most Commonly 21st Century Skills.
1. Critical thinking

2. Communication skills
3. Creativity
4. Collaboration
5. Problem solving
6. Information literacy
7. Media literacy
8. Technology skills and digital literacy
 Why the 4 Cs?
• If today’s students’ want to compete in this
global society, they must also be proficient
collaborators, communicators, creators, and
critical thinkers (the “Four C’s”)

• A focus on collaboration, communication,

creativity and critical thinking is essential to
prepare students for increasingly complex
life and work environments in the 21st C