The document discusses the need for ICT and higher-order thinking skills in education due to several societal shifts, including an aging population, climate change, and Asia's economic rise. It notes how the information landscape and economy have changed, requiring skills like collaboration, problem solving, and adaptability. However, schools were designed to teach different skills for the industrial age, and are now struggling to prepare students for the current environment. The presentation argues that educational leaders need to understand modern skills demands and guide schools accordingly to ensure students can thrive in tomorrow's world.