Students will need 21st century competencies to survive and thrive in the future. This Web site is dedicated to delivering technology solutions that will help students to learn 21st century skills.

Beyond the basics, students will need 21^st century competencies to survive and thrive in the future. They will have to know how to think critically, apply knowledge to new situations, analyze information, understand new ideas, communicate effectively, collaborate, solve problems, and make decisions.

School districts are looking for ways to help students acquire these new skills while they also address NCLB mandates. This Web site is dedicated to delivering technology solutions that allow students to explore ways and to learn new skills and use the tools that engage them. In addition, for students to succeed, district staff, teachers, and in fact, the entire community must be involved. We want to bring that community together here at 21^st Century Connections through the relationship with Technology & Learning.

Who are these companies?

Lenovo
Lenovo is an innovative, international technology company formed as a result of the acquisition by the Lenovo Group of the IBM Personal Computing Division.

As a global leader in the PC market, Lenovo develops, manufactures and markets cutting-edge, reliable, high-quality PC products and value-added professional services that provide customers around the world with smarter ways to be productive and competitive.

Intel
For nearly 40 years, Intel has pushed the boundaries of technological innovation in order to make people's lives more exciting, more fulfilling, and easier to manage. Their passionate commitment to innovation has transformed the world by leaps and bounds. Intel is a company that's always in motion, fueling an industry that never rests. They inspire their partners to develop innovative products and services, rally the industry to support new products, and drive industry standards. Intel provides the brainpower and expertise in creating of the most leading edge processor and wireless technology and standards to help people connect and access information anytime, anywhere.

Adobe
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. For 25 years, the company's award-winning software and technologies have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact of Adobe solutions is evident across industries and felt by anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information. With a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of many of the most respected and recognizable software brands, Adobe is one of the world's largest and most diversified software companies.

FutureKids
Founded in 1983, Futurekids began with a focus on computer literacy for children and teachers around the world, first in learning centers and now in schools. Today, Futurekids is a global leader in helping schools use technology to transform education. With more than 24 years experience, we've been a trusted and valued partner to thousands of schools all around the world and licensed in over 65 countries. Our mission is simple; to help schools become future schools and to help children become future kids, creating a worldwide community that integrates the power of technology to facilitate and improve student performance.

Giant Campus

21st Century Skills and Digital Citizenry - The Core of Giant Campus Curriculum and Programs
Recent research has shown there to be a critical gap between the skills youth need to effectively contribute and compete academically and vocationally, and the skills they are being taught in school. There is a paramount need for an updated pedagogy and relevant skills-based development. While there is more to a complete 21st century education than just focusing on technology, Giant Campus focuses on developing digital citizenry with today’s youth. We believe that to effectively compete and succeed in a global community, youth must move from using technology as gadgetry to seeing and using it as a tool, a means to a greater end. Without a new focus, today’s youth will be critically underprepared to meet the demands of tomorrow’s workforce and market environments.
 
Giant Campus’ curriculum and programs equip youth with skills in four key areas of digital citizenry, enabling them to better understand the various issues related to technology in the 21st century. In addition to developing technology literacy, Giant Campus also focuses on developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of youth. Without this crucial combination – tech and critical thinking skills – youth are not adequately prepared to engage the many opportunities the future holds. We’ve identified the essential four skills for digital citizenry as: 1) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, 2) Communication and Collaboration, 3) Information Communications Technology (ICT) Literacy, 4) Information Literacy. Each of the digital citizenry skills map to the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) developed by ISTE.

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