Foster Student Engagement and Deeper Learning with the 4Cs (Par

Foster Student Engagement and Deeper Learning with the 4Cs

​21st Century Learning

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Creativity

​Creativity

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The use of imagination and original ideas to solve problems and create.

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Poll

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

“Creativity is as important now in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.” -Sir Ken Robinson

• Agree

• Disagree

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Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

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The ability to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information for the purpose of deeper understanding, problem-solving, and guiding action.

Draw

Draw an image that represents the idea of critical thinking.

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Collaboration

​Collaboration

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Learning in groups or teams locally or globally to achieve a goal.

​Tips for Successful Collaboration

1. Be intentional about putting students in groups.

2. Assign roles (leader, notetaker, timekeeper, etc.)

3. Establish norms for listening and resolving conflict & PRACTICE it.

4. Make goals and expectations clear.

5. Use real world problems as much as possible!

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Communication

Communication

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Effectively and clearly communicating for a variety of audiences and using a variety of mediums.

Open Ended

Who besides you could be an audience for your students?

Open Ended

Name a medium students could use to communicate.

​Reflection

In what ways are you already using the 4Cs in your classroom?