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Deeper Learning: Defining Twenty-First Century Literacies


"Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy we're living in today." "In today's world, being literate requires much, much more than the traditional literacy of yesterday." The 4 Cs: Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Creativity are all life skills that will allow our learners to think of solutions to problems that exist in the unforeseeable future. These 4 interconnected and critical skills are broadly applicable to every subject area at every grade and age level. The 4 Cs can be applied through technologies both analog and digital. 

Check out the linked video/article feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section on: Why the 4 Cs are important for our kids and how we can support their usage in the classroom!



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