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What are some of the core competencies associated with 21st-century skills?
What are some of the core competencies associated with 21st-century skills?
What is the definition of literacy?
What is the definition of literacy?
How has the definition of literacy shifted?
How has the definition of literacy shifted?
What is the broader sense of learning in the 21st century open to?
What is the broader sense of learning in the 21st century open to?
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According to Alberta Education, how do they define literacy?
According to Alberta Education, how do they define literacy?
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Study Notes
21st-Century Skills and Literacy
- Core competencies associated with 21st-century skills include critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Definition of Literacy
- Traditional definition of literacy: ability to read and write
- Shifted definition of literacy: includes the ability to access, evaluate, and create information in various forms, including digital and multimedia
Expanded Concept of Literacy
- Broader sense of learning in the 21st century: not limited to reading and writing, but also includes critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation
Alberta Education's Definition of Literacy
- Alberta Education defines literacy as the ability to understand, critically analyze, and create a variety of texts, including digital and multimedia, across disciplines and contexts
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Description
Test your knowledge on building and enhancing literacies across the curriculum in the 21st century. This quiz covers the shift in the definition of literacy, the importance of knowledge and skills in various fields, and the concept of 21st-century skills.
