The document discusses 21st century skills that students need to develop to effectively communicate and collaborate in an increasingly globalized world. It outlines skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, technology literacy, flexibility, initiative, social-cultural skills, productivity, leadership, and responsibility. Developing these skills will allow students to engage in meaningful conversations across cultures, share ideas, solve problems from different perspectives, respond to new ideas innovatively, access and evaluate information ethically, and inspire others to be understanding of diverse views.