Education and Human Sciences, College of
Research and Evaluation in Education, Technology, Art, and Design
Date of this Version
Spring 2017
Abstract
This paper deals with the issue of incorporating the teaching and learning of 21st-century skills within a classroom setting. These skills include critical thinking, collaboration, communication, technology integration and more. Although implementing 21st-century learning can be intimidating, it is necessary in the educational and business climate that exists today. Lewis Public Schools currently provides many opportunities to incorporate 21st-century learning and skills. The 8th grade multimedia class is one class where the implementation should be easy and seamless. Unfortunately, the curriculum is not well-laid out and assessments are vague. Using the literature, research, and ISTE standards as a guide, a graphic arts unit has been developed with a clear curriculum map, assessments, and rubrics, all based in the ISTE standards.