Compendium of Data for 21st Century Digital Education Explorations & Executions

Nov. 21, 2006 New eSN Resource Center helps you prepare students for the challenges of the 21st-Century work environment Building Digital Communication Skills for the 21st-Century Workforce In this brand-new FREE Resource Center from eSchool News, you'll... Learn how to achieve 'results' that matter Discover how ed tech can be stalled by 'fear' Educators, economists, and forecasters all agree on the critical importance the role of so-called "21st-century skills" in the modern workplace. No one disputes that reading, writing, and mathematics are the foundation of any solid education, but digital communications is about to be elevated to the same level of importance. Throughout their lives, our students are going to need a high degree of media literacy and multimedia fluency. To prepare students for these realities of the 21st-century workplace, educators need to change organizational philosophies, adopt hands-on applications and exercises, and demonstrate a dedication to implementing the best and most relevant technology and software in their classrooms. That's why, with the generous support of Adobe Systems, Inc., the editors of eSchool News have assembled this field guide to digital communication skills in the 21st-century. Here are some examples of how our new Resource Center can help you get started on the path to incorporating these concepts into your own schools and classrooms: Discover why ed-tech visionaries insist schools must change Learn how West Virginia is focusing on 21st-century learning The focus on 21st-century skills in the classroom isn't just a passing fad. It represents an important paradigm shift in both education and society. We hope this collection of resources from eSchool News Online will provide you with the news, information, and ideas you need to impart these skills to your students, to help them prepare for the realities of the 21st-century workforce. Best regards, Roger Riddell, Online Editor eSchool News 800-394-0115 x106 rriddell@eschoolnews.com