The Partnership website is an excellent place to learn what 21st century skills are, why they are important and who is supporting their development. Be sure to check out the Learning Hub.
Find the next hit movie based on trends by structuring and analyzing data in a spreadsheet. Time to complete: 6-9 hours
Learn and practice how to spell vocabulary words using a slideshow presentation. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Organize information that will help you be successful at a new job using Google Docs and Google Maps. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Practice for a college interview by collaborating with a partner in Google Docs. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Brainstorm classroom expectations and create a slideshow presentation about them. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Interact and collaborate with a group to revise and edit a document to strengthen the writing using standard English conventions. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Create a schedule for a community project by collaborating in Google Sheets. Time to complete: 2-3 hours
Share the results of a community project with an audience by creating a slideshow presentation. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
The PBS South Carolina Collection features a range of digital resources tailored especially for Palmetto State teachers and students. Topics include early education, literacy, African American history, STEM, Common Core, and many more!
Connect with coworkers, business partners, and contacts from anywhere using Google Meet. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Design and create a website to stay in touch with members of a group. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
The recent generations have been bathed in connecting technology from birth, says futurist Don Tapscott, and as a result the world is transforming into one that is far more open and transparent. In this inspiring talk, he lists the four core principles that show how this open world can be a far better place. [17:52]
In this segment, a 1st grade teacher shares her teaching tips for encouraging collaboration in the classroom, using technology such as games from Odd Squad, and pairing students in small groups. [2:51]
The Bozeman Trail was a shortcut to the newly-discovered gold fields of Montana Territory. Cutting through the heart of Indian country, it provoked a clash of cultures that exploded into warfare, destruction, and tragedy. In the accompanying Lesson Plans for Grades 6-8 and 9-12 (found in Support Materials), students will learn it was a singular road that changed this part of the American West forever. [4:30]
Think about the actions you take online and then create a visual picture of your digital footprint in Google Sheets. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Learn how to store, access, and share documents, presentations, forms, and photos in the cloud. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Conduct a successful job search using digital tools. Time to complete: 4-8 hours
This article provides an overview of the free online tool VoiceThread and discusses how elementary teachers might use it in language arts and science classes. Resources provided.
This collection of resources has been designed to help teach character development and social-emotional skills to children ages four to seven. Each lesson follows a similar format, in which children can watch (watch video), read (read a story), explore (engage in a group activity), and share (communicate with families).