A 21st century learner should be able to:
- Speak to a group of people effectiviley
- Problem solve when necessary and come to viable solutions
- Not just know what something is, but understand why or how
- The ability to transfer knowledge to other aspects not just memorize facts
- Collaborate with peers and other people effectively
- Perseverance to never give up and keep trying until its right
- Be a good digital citizen using technology appropriately and safely
- Know and be able to use basic technology such as the internet, word processing program, and general computer usage (saving, printing, opening programs)
- Require students to give presentations and speak in front of their peers
- Provide an interactive environment to engage learners
- Assign open ended questions where students must problem solve or use their own knowledge to answer the question
- Provide group work opportunities for students to learn how to work with different types of people
- Do not allow work that is incomplete or students to give up on their work. Keep guiding and mentoring when necessary
- Stay in contact with parents about their students achievements and concerns you may have
- Use technology when appropriate to encourage technology and keyboarding skills
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