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1	21st Century Skills Program Area Standards Chart
2		Class Name	Class Name	Class Name	Class Name	Class Name
3	Think Creatively
4	1.A.1 Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (such as brainstorming)
5	1.A.2 Create new and worthwhile ideas (both incremental and radical concepts)
6	1.A.3 Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts
7	Work Creatively with Others
8	1.B.1 Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others effectively
9	1.B.2 Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate group input and feedback into the work
10	1.B.3 Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real world limits to adopting new ideas
11	1.B.4 View failure as an opportunity to learn; understand that creativity and innovation is a long-term, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes
12	Implement Innovations
13	1.C.1 Act on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the field in which the innovation will occur
14	Reason Effectively
15	2.A.1 Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation
16	Use Systems Thinking
17	2.B.1 Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems
18	Make Judgements and Decisions
19	2.C.1 Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs
20	2.C.2 Analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view
21	2.C.3 Synthesize and make connections between information and arguments
22	2.C.4 Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis
23	2.C.5 Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes
24	Solve Problems
25	2.D.1 Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways
26	2.D.2 Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions
27	Communicate Clearly
28	3.A.1 Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts
29	3.A.2 Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions
30	3.A.3 Use communication for a range of purposes (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)
31	3.A.4 Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to judge their effectiveness a priori as well as assess their impact
32	3.A.5 Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including multi-lingual)
33	Collaborate with Others
34	3.B.1 Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams
35	3.B.2 Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal
36	3.B.3 Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and value the individual contributions made by each team member
37	Access and Evaluate Information
38	4.A.1 Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources)
39	4.A.2 Evaluate information critically and competently
40	Use and Manage Information
41	4.B.1 Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand
42	4.B.2 Manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sources
43	4.B.3 Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information
44	Analyze Media
45	5.A.1 Understand both how and why media messages are constructed, and for what purposes
46	5.A.2 Examine how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded, and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors
47	5.A.3 Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of media
48	Create Media Prodcuts
49	5.B.1 Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions
50	5.B.2 Understand and effectively utilize the most appropriate expressions and interpretations in diverse, multi-cultural environmentsbehaviors


51	Apply Technology Effectively
52	6.A.1 Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information
53	6.A.2 Use digital technologies (computers, PDAs, media players, GPS, etc.), communication/networking tools and social networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information to successfully function in a knowledge economy
54	6.A.3 Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information technologies
55	Adapt to Change
56	7.A.1 Adapt to varied roles, jobs responsibilities, schedules and contexts
57	7.A.2 Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities
58	Be Flexible
59	7.B.1 Incorporate feedback effectively
60	7.B.2 Deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism
61	7.B.3 Understand, negotiate and balance diverse views and beliefs to reach workable solutions, particularly in multi-cultural environments
62	Manage Goals and Time
63	8.A.1 Set goals with tangible and intangible success criteria
64	8.A.2 Balance tactical (short-term) and strategic (long-term) goals
65	8.A.3 Utilize time and manage workload efficiently
66	Works Independently
67	8.B.1 Monitor, define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight
68	Be Self-Directed Learners
69	8.C.1 Go beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one’s own learning and opportunities to gain expertise
70	8.C.2 Demonstrate initiative to advance skill levels towards a professional level
71	8.C.3 Demonstrate commitment to learning as a lifelong process
72	8.C.4 Reflect critically on past experiences in order to inform future progress
73	Interact Effectively with Others
74	9.A.1 Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak
75	9.A.2 Conduct themselves in a respectable, professional manner
76	Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
77	9.B.1 Respect cultural differences and work effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds
78	9.B.2 Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values
79	9.B.3 Leverage social and cultural differences to create new ideas and increase both innovation and quality of work
80	Manage Projects
81	10.A.1 Set and meet goals, even in the face of obstacles and competing pressures
82	10.A.2 Prioritize, plan and manage work to achieve the intended result
83	Produce Results
84	10.B.1 Demonstrate additional attributes associated with producing high quality products including the abilities to:
85	10.B.1.a Work positively and ethically
86	10.B.1.b Manage time and projects effectively
87	10.B.1.c Multi-task
88	10.B.1.d Participate actively, as well as be reliable and punctual
89	10.B.1.e Present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette
90	10.B.1.f Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams
91	10.B.1.g Respect and appreciate team diversity
92	10.B.1.h Be accountable for results
93	Guide and Lead Others
94	11.A.1 Use interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal
95	11.A.2 Leverage strengths of others to accomplish a common goal
96	11.A.3 Inspire others to reach their very best via example and selflessness
97	11.A.4 Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in using influence and power
98	Be Responsible to Others
99	11.B.1 Act responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind