What+21st+Skills+Are+Addressed?

**21st Century Skills** The following 21st century skills are utilized in our project: Creativity and Innovation  Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work  Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others   Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives   Acting on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contributions

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  Exercising sound reasoning in understanding  Making complex choices and decisions   Understanding the interconnections among systems   Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions  Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer questions Communication and Collaboration  Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing  Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Exercising flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Information, Media and Technology Skills <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Information Literacy <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Possessing a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Media Literacy <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Understanding how media messages are constructed, for what purposes and using which tools, characteristics and conventions <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">** Examining how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Possessing a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">** Using digital technology, communication tools and/or networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information in order to function in a knowledge economy** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information, and the possession of a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Life and Career Skills <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Flexibility and Adaptability <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">** Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Initiative and Self-Direction <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">** Going beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one’s own learning and opportunities to gain expertise** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Demonstrating initiative to advance skill levels towards a professional level  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Defining, prioritizing and completing tasks without direct oversight  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Social and Cross-Cultural Skills <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Working appropriately and productively with others  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Leveraging the collective intelligence of groups when appropriate  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Productivity and Accountability <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic (e.g., being punctual and reliable) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">Leadership and Responsibility <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Leveraging strengths of others to accomplish a common goal  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior  <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;"> Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind