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21st Century Fluencies

These are characteristics of learning skills that characterize engagement in 21st century learning.  They are:

Solution Fluency: The ability to creatively solve problems in real time;

Information Fluency:The ability to interpret information presented on-line and to be able to determine it's value.  Howard Rheingold calls this "Crap Detection".

Creativity Fluency: The ability to transmit content using artistic skills such as digital storytelling, design, and art, to name a few.

Media Fluency: The ability to manipulate media technologies, interpret the transmitted message and evaluate the media tool.

Collaboration Fluency: The ability to work with other individuals or groups, both f2f and in virtual environments.

 

21st Century Learning

Related terms: 21st Century Skills

Designates new forms of teaching and learning designed to bring about the type of skills that are known or anticipated to be required for success in the 21st Century. Such skills include global awareness, critical thinking, problem solving, collaborative learning, communication, self-direction, adaptability and ICT competency.  Common methods for promoting 21st Century Skills are project based learning, collaborative learning, critical analysis of the media, debate, and digital storytelling.