1. What is a 21 st Century Learner What’s Different?

2. What modern elements impact 21 st century learners Flat world – outsources rather than layered business models Fast pace change – must be quick to adapt Shift from product to service Online collaboration – Working remotely with group members you may never meet on projects and documents – Teleconferencing, discussions, chats, peer-to-peer file sharing, group document editing

3. What modern elements impact 21 st century learners Modularity – ability to transfer learning to variety of career changes and new demands Bilingualism or ability to easily translate languages Global awareness Data mining the Internet Finance, economy, business savvy – world trade, entrepreneurial skills Changes in world government – globalization, world banks Green energy awareness; pollution concerns Changes in agriculture, water resources, transportation

4. What else defines the 21 st Century Learner? What specifically can we do to help 21 st Century learner?