The 4Cs of 21st Century Teaching and Learning

What are the 4Cs?

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• Critical Thinking, Calculation, Collaboration, Creativity

• Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication

• Collaboration, Calculation, Capability, Creativity

Which 4C does this example represent:

A student creates an innovative Sway presentation with possible solutions to a problem they identified in their current event project?

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Creativity

Which 4C does this example represent:

Students work together interdependently, have shared responsibilities, and make substantive decisions about using Word Online for their book report?

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Creativity

Which 4C does this example represent:

Students formulate questions with supporting evidence related to their research topic and then conduct an interview with an expert using Skype?

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Creativity

Which 4C does this example represent:

A student uses the Researcher tool in their OneNote to add information about velocity and make connections between their math and science content.

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Creativity