Two decades into the millennium, we should all have a clear understanding of what it means to develop 21st-century skills. But with the lightning-fast changes that technology brings to our schools, workplaces and communities, the concept remains elusive.
One thing is certain: To adequately prepare our students for the world of tomorrow—or even today—we must emphasize critical and creative thinking in the classroom.
In this collection of articles, we establish some ground rules for the new digital classroom, examine how a network of pioneering educators is expanding creativity across their district and share some inventive solutions for avoiding common IT deployment snags. Read on for helpful advice on preparing our students for the creative economy of the 21st century and beyond.
