21st Century Skills InitiativesCore Academic Subject Mastery

Students to think critically and communicate effectively must build on a base of core academic subject knowledge.

21st Century Skills Outcomes In addition to core subject mastery, we, CSDB are, obligated to help

students become efficient and effective: Critical thinkers? Problem solvers? (good) Communicators? (good) Collaborators? Literate in computer, information and technology? Able to be flexible and adaptable? Have the opportunity to be innovative and/or creative? Competent globally? Literate in finance?

Core Subjects & 21st Century Themes

English, Reading, Language Arts

World Languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics

Global Awareness Financial, Economic,

Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy

Civic Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy

21st Century Themes Global Awareness

Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual

respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages

Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices Understanding the role of the economy in society Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options

Civic Literacy Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental process Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions

Health Literacy Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways

that enhance health Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress

reduction Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals Understanding national and international public health and safety issues

Environmental Literacy Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as

relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g. population growth, population

development, resource consumption rate, etc.) Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective solutions Take individuals and collective actions towards addressing environmental challenges (e.g., participating in global actions, designing

solutions that inspire action on environmental issues

Learning & Innovation Skills Creativity & Innovation

Think CreativelyWork Creatively with Others Implement Innovations

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Reason EffectivelyUse Systems ThinkingMake Judgments and DecisionsSolve Problems

Communication and CollaborationCommunicate ClearlyCollaborate with Others

Information, Media & Technology Skills Information Literacy

Access & Evaluate InformationUse & Manage Information

Media LiteracyAnalyze MediaCreate Media Products

Information, Communications & Technology Literacy Apply Technology Effectively

Life & Career Skills

Flexibility & Adaptability Adapt to Change Be Flexible

Initiative & Self-Direction Manage Goals & Time Work Independently Be Self-directed Learners

Social & Cross-Cultural Skills Interact Effectively with Others Work Effectively in Diverse

Teams

Productivity & Accountability Manage Projects Produce Results

Leadership & Responsibility Guide & Lead Others Be Responsible to Others

DIGITAL LITERACY STANDARD 1

TECHNOLOGY SKILLSGrades

K-2Grades

3-5Grades

6-8Grades 9-12

Demonstrate the ability to use technology for research,

critical thinking, problem solving, decision making,

communication, collaboration, creativity, and

innovation.

ResearchGathering

Using Information

Problem Solving

Communication Collaboration

DIGITAL LITERACY STANDARD 2

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers &

applications as well as an understanding of the concepts underlying

hardware, software, and connectivity, which include hands-on experience using Apple and PC computers.

Basic Operations

Word Processing Desktop Publishing

Database

Spreadsheet (Table, Chart, Graphs)

Internet & Networking Online Communication

Multimedia Presentation Tools

Web Authoring

DIGITAL LITERACYSTANDARD 3

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Demonstrate the responsible use of technology and an

understanding of ethics and safety issues in using

electronic media at home, in school , and in society.

Ethics

Classroom Society

Health Safety