Gone are the days when students sat quietly in rows while the teacher lectured at the front of the classroom. As our world becomes increasingly globalized and our classrooms become flat, teachers must prepare students for 21st-century skills that include communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity (also known as the 4 C’s).

Review the video The Four C’s: Making 21st Century Education Happen (Links to an external site.) and Chapter 7 of your text:

Provide your initial response by answering the following questions:

• In what ways are students being transformed as result of 21st century learning? Explain.
• How have 21st-century skills impacted professional development for teachers?
• How is your role as a future educator going to be different than the “traditional” role?
• How will you choose to use the valuable and limited time you have with your students?