There are two major trends in the world that pose a fundamental challenge and many opportunities to our educational system. One is the world is shifting from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy. The other is the rising generation brought up on the Internet is very differently motivated to learn.
1.Critical thinking and problem solving
2.Collaboration across networks and leading by influence
3.Agility and adaptability
4.Initiative and entrepreneurialism
5.Effective oral and written communication
6.Accessing and analyzing information
7.Curiosity and imagination