This important resource introduces a framework for 21st Century learning that maps out the skills needed to survive and thrive in a complex and connected world. 21st Century content includes the basic core subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic-but also emphasizes global awareness, financial/economic literacy, and health issues. The skills fall into three categories: learning and innovations skills; digital literacy skills; and life and career skills. This book is filled with vignettes, international examples, and classroom samples that help illustrate the framework and provide an exciting view of what twenty-first century teaching and learning can achieve.

"Partnership for 21st Century Skills."

Learning to innovate, innovating learning -- Pt. 1. What is 21st century learning? The perfect learning storm: four converging forces -- Pt. 2. What are 21st century skills? Learning and innovation skills: learning to create together ; Digital literacy skills: info-savvy, media-fluent, tech-tuned ; Career and life skills: work-ready, prepared for life -- Pt. 3. 21st century learning in practice. 21st century learning and teaching ; Powerful learning: proven practices, researched results ; Retooling schooling: reshaping support systems ; Conclusion: learning for life--building a better world.