The document discusses the characteristics of 21st century learners, noting that they learn by doing, collaborate well, and have greater access to technology. It provides quotes emphasizing that 21st century learning involves mastering content from diverse sources, developing strong communication and problem-solving skills, and having the adaptability needed for today's workforce. The document contrasts 20th century education with 21st century approaches and skills.

1. 21st Century Learners
Sergio Ibarra, Joel Rivera, & Miguel Yáñez

2. 20th century education
& 21st century education
20th century education
21st century education

3. What are the characteristics of
the 21st century learners?
 They learn by doing.
 They collaborate in a better way than
before.
 They have more access to technology,
specially to internet.

4. What are the characteristics of
the 21st century learners?
 They are not afraid of making mistakes.
 They do not learn in a linear way.
 They are more creative and inventive than
years before.

6. 3 quotes about 21 century learners
st
“Twenty-first-century learning means that
students master content while producing,
synthesizing, and evaluating information
from a wide variety of subjects
and sources with an understanding
of and respect for diverse cultures.”
Barnett Berry
Founder and CEO, Center for Teaching Quality

7. 3 quotes about 21 century learnersst
“Success in the 21st century
requires knowing how to learn.
Students today will likely have
several careers in their lifetime.
They must develop strong critical thinking
and interpersonal communication skills
in order to be successful in
an increasingly fluid, interconnected,
and complex world.”
Karen Cator Director, Office of Educational Technology, U.S.
Department of Education

8. 3 quotes about 21 century learners
st
“Adaptability, complex communication skills,
non-routine problem solving,
self-management, and systems-thinking
are essential skills
in the 21st-century workforce.”
Susan Rundell Singer
Laurence McKinley Gould Professor of Natural Sciences,
Carleton College

10. Thank you for your attention!

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Literacy, languages, and leadership. “21 characteristics of 21st century learners”.
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NSD. “Characteristics of a 21st century classroom” WikiSpaces. (2012). Web.
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