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//“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”//  //~ Malcolm X// Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts. 21st Century Themes

1. Global Awareness
· Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues · Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts · Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages

2. Business, Economy and Entrepreneurship Literacy
· Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices · Understanding the role of the economy in society · Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options

3. Civic Literacy
· Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental processes · Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels · Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions

4. Health Literacy
· Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that are health enhancing · Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction · Using available information to make appropriate[| health-related decisions] · Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals · Understanding national and[| international public health]and safety issues



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