21st Century Skills

I believe that for the most part the younger teachers in my school district do an adequate job teaching 21st century skills. I believe this is true with Digital Age Literacy because we are more up to date on the latest technologies and willing to try new things in our classroom and with our students. It is important to bridge the gap and entice the older teachers to utilize and teach new technologies to students. To help bridge the technology gap we have weekly team meeting and share ideas, strategies, and lessons involving technology. It is important the if you are knowledgeable about a piece of technology that you take the time to share what you know with others. As far as Interactive Thinking I believe that we are proficient with addressing those skills. As teachers we provide various enrichment and extension activities which vary in complexity which foster creativity, higher levels of thinking and encourage students to take appropriate risks in a safe and positive learning environment. Effective Communication and High Productivity are area that are developing in my district. We are making advances towards these goals/skills by implementing Character Education Programs and revising old rubric and creating new one that allow students to see what is expected of them, thus fostering high productivity