21st-Century Skills for Today

In this globally and digitally interconnected world, all learners, from cradle to career, need new skills and knowledge to succeed. If we want to prepare our children for success in school, work and life, opportunities to learn 21st-century skills are essential. They not only provide a framework for successful learning in the classroom, but ensure students can thrive in a world where change is constant and learning never stops.

The twelve 21st Century skills are:

1

Critical thinking

2

Creativity

3

Collaboration

4

Communication

5

Information literacy

6

Media literacy

7

Technology literacy

8

Flexibility

9

Leadership

10

Initiative

11

Productivity

12

Social skills