1. 21st Century Skills Ashlee Quilling EDT 652 Module 4 Assignment

2. The Fluencies Critical thinking skills that are essential to live in a multimedia world Fluent = demonstrate mastery + do things unconsciously/ smoothly 6 key skills: Solution fluency Information fluency Collaboration fluency Creativity fluency Media fluency Digital citizen

3. Solution Fluency … Whole-Brain Thinking Creativity and problem solving in real time 6 Essential Steps - Six D’s DEFINE the problem DISCOVER history of problem DREAM or Envision the future with problem solved DESIGN solution in stages DELIVER the goods (complete/publish solution) DEBRIEF and foster ownership (evaluate problem- solving process)

4. Information Fluency … Ability to access digital information sources to retrieve desired information effectively assess the information The 5 A’s ASK good questions ACCESS & ACQUIRE material from appropriate digital source ANALYZE/authenticate/arrange materials APPLY knowledge of real world problem/simulation ACCESS both product and process

5. Collaboration Fluency … “Team working proficiency that has reached the unconscious ability to work cooperatively with virtual & real partners through an online environment to create original digital products.” Virtual Interaction = Death of Distance Tremendous potential in education Foreign language learners could work with native speakers Virtual partnerships on projects with kids from across town or across the world.

6. Creativity Fluency … Artistic proficiency adds meaning through design, art and storytelling. Regards form in addition to function Principles of innovative design + quality functioning products. Extends beyond visual creative skills to using imagination to create stories Widely regarded by successful industries Creative Minds = Creative Solutions

7. Media Fluency … First, ability to look analytically at any communication media Second, ability to create and publish original digital products Challenge learners to create digital products that: Reflect their understanding of content Develop technical skills Provide them with empowering principles of graphic design

8. The Digital Citizen … Guiding Principles Leadership, Ethics, Accountability, Fiscal responsibility, Environmental awareness, Global citizenship, Personal responsibility. One main aspect Need for consistency in personality Personality one communicates online is consistent with who they are in person Vital to understand People you encounter online may not be who they portray themselves to be.