1. By Karen Diaz TechKNOW Associates

2. https://www13.state.nj.us/NJCCCS/

3. The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content standards by necessity reflect a framework for teaching and learning that responds to the needs of 21st-century digital learners by incorporating the 'new literacies' required in an innovation economy: the ability to effectively access, evaluate, and synthesize vast amounts of information; to apply knowledge and skills to personal, workplace, and global challenges; to work collaboratively in cross-cultural settings; to solve problems creatively; and to act ethically as citizens of the world community.

4. 20 th Century Education Model

5. 20 th Century Student

6. 21 st Century Student

7. 21 th Century Education Model

8.  English  Reading or Language Arts  Mathematics  Science  Foreign Languages  Civics  Government  Economics  Arts  History  Geography

9.  Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills  Creativity & Innovation Skills  Communication & Information Skills  Collaboration Skills

10.  Critical Thinking & Problem Solving  Creativity & Innovation  Communication & Information  Collaboration Information and communications technology (ICT) literacy is the ability to use technology to accomplish:

11.  Leadership  Ethics  Accountability  Adaptability  Personal Productivity  Personal Responsibility  People Skills  Self Direction  Social Responsibility

12.  Global Awareness  Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurship Literacy  Civic Literacy  Health & Wellness Awareness

13. New Jersey21 st Century Skills Goals To help students understand, connect o and act on critical global issues by integrating 21st century perspectives into curricula in all Core Curriculum Content Standards areas; To connect student acquisition of international literacies to real world experiences both in New Jersey and beyond state and national borders; and To enhance teacher capacity for 21st century teaching excellence through pre-service education, professional development and opportunities for exchange and study abroad.

14. Examples of Lessons that Include 21 st Century Skills