Portrait of a 21st Century Student What adjectives would you use to describe a 21st century student? If you are interested in helping students ask deeper questions, collaborate effectively and produce quality projects, this session is for you. We will explore resources and strategies that develop those much need skills for future academic and professional success. Presenter: Cheryl Ellis - Zaner-Bloser Publishing - Franklin, TN

1. Developing 21st
Century Thinkers

2. 21st Century Student
What skills are needed to be college and career ready?
Creative Thinking Critical Thinking
Collaboration Communication

3. Assessment - Past
Level One
(Recall/
Understand)
Level Two
(Apply)

4. Assessments
Next Generation
Level One
(Recall/
Understand)
Level Two
(Apply)
Level Three
(Analyze/
Evaluate)
Level Four
(Create)

5. What’s your preference?

6. Critical Thinking

7. Creative Thinking

9. Communication
Casual & Simple
Formal & Complex
Friendly talk
Quick notes
Texting
Personal e-mails
Blogs
Class notes
Class discussions
Business e-mails
Business letters
Interviews
Informational speeches
Stories/songs
Podcasts
Essays/reports
Persuasive speeches
Project presentations

10. Communication
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11. Collaboration
Appreciating Diversity
Carrying Out Group Work
Resolving Conflicts

12. Inquiry Process

14. Cheryl H. Ellis
cheryl.ellis@zaner-bloser.com