Trends in 21st century language teaching allow for more adaptability and autonomy through technologies like mobile phones and open online resources. This enables more self-paced and flexible learning outside traditional classrooms. Technologies also show potential for community-based language learning and distributed expertise where instructors take on modified roles. The document discusses that 21st century skills can be summarized by the four Cs of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, with an emphasis on thinking outside the box, comparing answers, using technology for analysis and advertising, and increased need for collaboration due to technology and globalization.

1. Technologies
Trends in language Teaching in 21
century.
Have allowed for adaptability,
enabling learners to be
autonomous, self-paced, and
unconstrained by the traditional
curriculum.
Show potential for language
learning in community settings
Open Educational Resources
have paved the way for
distributed expertise and have
modified the role of the
instructor

2. The 21st century skills can be
summarized by the 4Cs:
Communication
Encourage students to think
outside the box.
Use a computer,
a mobile phone,
a television,
Think about
ways to give
the directions

3. The 21st century skills can be
summarized by the 4Cs:
Critical thinking
Have the students compare
their answers with answers
from others groups
the information
consistent with the
same foods or does it
change drastically,
Have students
compare their
results with other
teams

4. The 21st century skills can be
summarized by the 4Cs:
Creativity
Using the information
collected from the class
The students may
use technology to
find a better way to
work.
Analysing data from
other students, have
groups work together to
create an advertising

5. The 21st century skills can be
summarized by the 4Cs:
Collaborate
These skills include cultural
practices that may or may not
align closely with the cultures of
the students
Technology and globalization
have only increased the need for
collaboration.
When people work together to achieve
a common goal or to solve a problem,
deeper learning, new and innovative
products, and mutual benefits arise.