1. 1 21 st Century Skills: “A Vision for Teaching & Learning in the Digital World” Ken Kay, Chairman Infotech Strategies Web-Wise Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World Washington, D.C. February 18, 2005

2. 2 21 st Century Skills  Personal Perspective  P21 Perspective  BHEF Perspective  Administration Perspective  What can Libraries and Museums do?

3. 3  Mrs. Menahan  My Father  U.S. Competitiveness Personal Perspective

4. 4 20 th Century21st Century 1 – 2 Jobs10 – 15 Jobs Flexibility And Adaptability Integration of 21 st Century Skills into Subject Matter Mastery Mastery of One Field Subject Matter Mastery # of Jobs Job Skill Teaching Model Integration of 21 st Century Skills into Subject Matter Mastery Subject Matter Mastery Assessment Model

5. 5 21 st Century Skills Japan 25 Million Skilled Workers 1985 China 250 Million Skilled Workers 2025 India 250 Million Skilled Workers 2025 Personal Perspective

6. 6 Partnership Perspective The Partnership for 21 st Century Skills Perspective

7. 7 Partnership Perspective Partnership for 21 st Century Skills www.21stcenturyskills.org

8. 8 Partnership Perspective 20 th Century Model

9. 9 Partnership Perspective

10. 10 Partnership Perspective 21 st Century Content Global Awareness Civic Engagement Business, Financial & Economic Literacy Learning Skills Critical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Creativity Self-Directed Learning Information & Media Literacy Accountability & Adaptability Social Responsibility

11. 11 Partnership Perspective 14 Years of Consensus SCANS 1991 BHEF 1997 enGauge 2002 P21 2003 Information and Media LiteracyXXX Communication SkillsXXXX Critical Thinking / Systems ThinkingXXXX Problem ID/Formulation/SolutionXXXX Creativity and Intellectual CuriosityXXX Interpersonal and Collaborative SkillsXXXX Self-DirectionXXX Accountability and AdaptabilityXXXX Social ResponsibilityXX

12. 12 Partnership Perspective SCANS 1991 BHEF 1997 enGauge 2002 P21 2003 Global AwarenessXXX Financial, Economic and Business Literacy XX Civic LiteracyXX

13. 13 Partnership Perspective ICT-Learning Skills Literacy is the Better Model Tech Literacy Competency In Technology ICT Literacy Competency in Learning Skills Through the Use of Technology

14. 14 Partnership Perspective : Geography Matrix (excerpt) Learning Skills for: 21 st Century Tools for: SAMPLE Student Outcomes for: Thinking andThinking andThinking and Problem Solving Problem Solving Problem Solving Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking Exercise sound reasoning Make complex choices Understand the interconnections among systems graphs, maps, geographic information systems, remote sensing (aerial photographs, satellite images), database and spreadsheet software, newspapers, books, computers, Internet, television, database and spreadsheet software, digital libraries, presentation devices, LCD projection device, “smart” whiteboards By grade 8 students will be able to: Use geographic information systems to compare alternative sites in order to identify the best location for a new park according to defined criteria.

15. 15 Partnership Perspective : 3 Dimensions of 21 st Century Learning Mastery of Content Learning Skills Technology

16. 16 Partnership Perspective : Lawrence Township, Indiana www.msdlt.k12.in.us

17. 17 The BHEF Perspective The Business Higher Education Forum Perspective

18. 18 The BHEF Perspective  Leadership  Teamwork  Problem Solving  Time Management  Self-management  Adaptability  Analytical Thinking  Global Consciousness  Basic Communications Skills and Attributes of a Nation of Learners

19. 19  Every campus will have redesigned its coursework.  Every student will have access to individualized and customized strategies for his or her specific education needs.  Every classroom on every campus will have access to the online and off-line tools that students need.  Every graduate will be assessed not only on his or her academic achievement, but also on his or her skills in leadership, teamwork, problem solving, time management, self-management, adaptability, analytical thinking, global consciousness, and basic communication (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). BHEF perspective The Challenge by 2010

20. 20 BHEF perspective DEVELOPING NEW LEADERSHIP & VISION  Creating a Presidential Commission on Learning FOCUSING ON LEARNING REDESIGN & DISSEMINATION  Creating New Regional Innovation Centers for Learning Redesign  Creating New Grants for Institutions to Become Early Adopters Policy Recommendations

21. 21  Vision 2020  Interagency Task Force on Learning  2 years of Funding for the Partnership  No Child Left Behind  High School Reform Administration Perspective

22. 22 What Can You Do? What should Libraries & Museums do?

23. 23 What Can You Do? Imbed the adoption of 21 st Century Skills into your key objectives for Libraries & Museums.

24. 24 What Can You Do? Gather the stakeholders Libraries & Museums K-12 Community Business Community Higher Education After School Community Parents

25. 25 What Can You Do? Adapt the MILE Guide for Museums & Libraries to use. www.21stcenturyskills.org/downloads/P21_MILE_Guide.pdf

26. 26 What Can You Do?  Develop a community plan with multi-stakeholder responsibilities and begin implementing.

27. 27 Conclusion The Museums & Libraries Communities Should be National Leaders on 21 st Century Skills! Set the right vision. Get the right partners.

28. 28 Conclusion 1) We must build a Nation of Learners; the Redesign of Education must become a National Imperative. 2) We must emphasize 21 st Century Skills in every aspect of education. 3) We must align K-12, afterschool, museums, libraries and higher education in support of 21 st Century Skills.

29. 29 Let me know how we can help. Ken Kay kay@itstrategies.com Conclusion