The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is an organization with a mission to
‘Serve as a catalyst to position 21st century skills at the center of US K-12 education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community and government leaders.’
Although focused on the k-12 sector, it has resources that are also likely to be of interest to post-secondary educators.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills was formed in 2002 through the efforts of the following entities and individuals:
Government:
- U.S. Department of Education
Founding Organizations:
- AOL Time Warner Foundation
- Apple Computer, Inc.
- Cable in the Classroom
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Dell Computer Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation
- National Education Association
- SAP
Individuals:
- Ken Kay, President and Co-Founder
- Diny Golder-Dardis, Special Advisor and Co-Founder
Its web site provides a useful framework for 21st century learning.
‘The framework presents a holistic view of 21st century teaching and learning that combines a discrete focus on 21st century student outcomes (a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies) with innovative support systems to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.’
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
