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LEARN MORE: LEARNING.COM/21CS*The College Board’s 2013 SAT® Report on College & Career Readinesshttp://media.collegeboard.com/homeOrg/content/pdf/sat-report-college-career-readiness-2013.pdf
Learning.com provides digital curriculum and assessments to help students develop 21st century skills.
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Bridging the Gap
The following teaching strategies can help incorporate 21st century skills into everyday instruction:
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IMPLEMENT PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING
UTILIZE DIGITAL TOOLS FOR
RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION
ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION
AMONG STUDENTS
PROMOTE SAFE ONLINE
BEHAVIOR
FOSTER CREATIVITY
IN THE CLASSROOM
INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY
INTO CORE INSTRUCTION
AREAS OF WEAKNESSResearch and Information Fluency
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
AREAS OF STRENGTHDigital Citizenship
Technology Operations & Concepts
OVERALL RESULTS
NUMBER OF ASSESSMENTS
EXHIBIT A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD USING TECHNOLOGY THAT SUPPORTS LEARNING
EXHIBIT LEADERSHIP FOR DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
PRACTICE SAFE, LEGAL, AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
DEMONSTRATE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
101,797 433,392
OF STUDENTS SCORED BASIC OR BELOW
OF STUDENTS SCORED BASIC OR BELOW
ELEMENTARYSCHOOL STUDENTS
CAN PROCESS DATA AND REPORT RESULTS
ARE ABLE TO PLAN STRATEGIES TO GUIDE INQUIRY
CAN COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA TO IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
ARE ABLE TOPROCESS DATA AND REPORT RESULTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
AVERAGE SCORE:PROFICIENT LEVEL
AVERAGE SCORE:BASIC LEVEL
500400300200100
AdvancedProficient
Basic
Below Basic
ASSESSMENTSCORE RANGES
Three years of data from Learning.com’s 21st Century Skills Assessment* administered to elementary and middle school students shows that though today’s students are comfortable using technology, they lack many other crucial 21st century skills.
*Learning.com’s 21st Century Skills Assessment is aligned to all six strands and 24 standards of the ISTE Standards for Students.
Identifying Skill Strengths
Technology Operations and Conceptsunderstand how to use technology systems safely, effectively, and productively
Critical Thinking and Problem Solvingplan and conduct research; solve problems; make informed decisions
Communication and Collaborationlisten effectively; articulate thoughts and ideas; work with others
Creativity and Innovationbrainstorm; develop new ideas; demonstrate creative thinking
Research and Information Fluencygather, evaluate, and use information; select the right information for the task
Digital Citizenshippractice safe and ethical online behavior; understand cultural and societal issues related to technology
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Defining 21st Century Skills
The following skills are necessary for students to be able to learn effectively and live productively in our increasingly digital world:
includes specific Technology Application standards to ensure that students can communicate, research, and solve problems using technology.
focus on teaching students how to think critically, learn by doing, and
develop the 21st century skills essential for success in college and career.
PARCC and Smarter Balanced assessments will be
100% computer-based.
2015of high school graduates don't meet the college and career readiness benchmark.*
57%&
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Common CoreState Standards
Today's students need 21st century skills to master standards, demonstrate their knowledge on assessments, and succeed in college and career.
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS