1. How to Address 21st Century Skills in the Classroom Terri Armendariz Campus Technology Integration Specialist Carpenter Elementary Deer Park ISD 2010

2. 21st Century Skills Digital Age Literacy. Basic, scientific, economic and technological literacy Visual literacy and information literacy Multicultural literacy and global awareness Inventive Thinking Adaptability and managing complexity Self-direction Curiosity, creativity, and risk taking Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning

3. 21st Century Skills Effective Communication Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Personal, social, and civic responsibility Interactive communication High Productivity Prioritizing, planning, and managing for results Effective use of real-world tools Ability to produce relevant, high-quality products

4. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Thinking Maps/Mind Mapping Inspiration/Kidspiration Word 2007 for Maps

5. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence Google Docs Skype Blogging/ Glogging/ Wikis Educational Video Library

6. Agility and Adaptability Flip Cameras/Digital Storytelling Tic/Tac/Toe Differentiation Online Learning Centers

7. Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Student Created Surveys Glogster Wordle

8. Effective Oral and Written Communication Flip Camera Skype Webcams Podcasting/Vodcasting Blogs Glogs Narrate a Photostory

9. Accessing and Analyzing Information Big 6 Digital Library Assessing Websites Copyright Digital Citizenship

10. Curiosity and Imagination Digital Photography Digital Storytelling Skype Interviews Blog Thinking maps