21st+Century+Skills

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** I ntroduction**
When Albert Einstein stated, "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once," he surely did not envision what the 21st century would look like. In today's digital world things are taking place faster than we can imagine and seemingly all at the same time. As the role of educators continues to evolve, the question must be asked, "What role do we play in student learning within this ever-changing, fast paced environment?" Or should the question be, "What role do our students play in helping us adapt to this digital world?"

**21st Century Learning Wiki**
A "community of educators embarking on a collaborative journey into the future of education, educational technologies..." boasts the home page of this wiki. Scroll down to discover numerous links related to 21st century skills.

**CyberSmart**
Standards-based lessons aligned to 21st century curriculum. Free site loaded with possibilities.

**Partnership for 21st Century Skills**
Site loaded with links, current information on topics such as a variety of initiatives, adoptions of 21st century skills, and more. Group considers themselves to be, "The leading advocacy organization infusing 21st century skills into education."

**enGauge 21st Century Skills**
This research based four page article defines the skills students need to succeed in this digital world.

**Twenty-first Century Skills**
The Metiri Group has produced this four page article discussing what students will need to survive in the 21st century. Easy to read with short, to the point paragraphs.

**The Teachers Desk**
This site provides links for students from kindergarten to grade 12 addressing "Information Skills." Links include tips for Internet safety, web searching, avoiding plagiarism and more.