21st Century skills are 12 abilities that today’s students need to succeed in their careers during the Information Age.
The twelve 21st Century skills are:
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Critical thinking
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Creativity
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Information literacy
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Media literacy
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Technology literacy
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Flexibility
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Leadership
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Initiative
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Productivity
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Social skills
These skills are intended to help students keep up with the lightning-pace of today’s modern markets. Each skill is unique in how it helps students, but they all have one quality in common.