This document discusses trends in education for the 21st century. It outlines several trends including a focus on exemplary classroom practices, increasing use of technology in learning through tools like virtual and augmented reality, adaptive learning, and microlearning. It also discusses the "4 Cs" of 21st century skills - communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. These skills help students succeed in work and life. Complementary resources on trends in education are provided.

2. A trend is considered as a new
proposal, a model of gradual
change, and an alternative process
to develop innovative direction and
paradigms over time.2

3. Teachers that build on exemplary classroom
practice will be highlighted.
Technology in education will be of interest to
teachers and educators. Learning incorporates
technology into its practice.
Gambling and Game Based Learning
Virtual and augmented reality (VR) are being
implemented in education very quickly in courses
such as science and mathematics.
Adaptive learning uses technology to enable
personalized learning with the goal of being
effective, efficient and tailored to the specific needs
of each student.
Microlearning, this method focuses on delivering
learning modules to students on small amounts of
specific topics, its implementation is based on
videos, small games, interactive tests and
computer graphics. 3

4. Comunication
lets students learn how to best
convey their ideas
The ability to give feedback instantly to the student, thus allowing him to be a
guide, dedicating as little time as possible to administrative tasks and being
able to be fully dedicated to the student's progress, performance and how to
boost it to its maximum potential.
Collaboration
shows students how to work
together to achieve a common
goal
The ability to collaborate and participate in a project allows teachers to share
groups and structures, facilitating the flow of knowledge and the planning of
their classes and subjects.
Critical Thinking
is all about solving problems
It generates a reflection in the students, which allows them to understand
where they have less development of their competences and where they
should work for their improvement, as well as to visualize their strong points.
Creativity
teaches students to think
outside the box
The most important aspect for a teacher, his creativity. We have to be creative,
as it will mean being able to adapt to the specific circumstances of the teaching
and learning context every day.
These 4 Cs
The 4 Cs in education are four skills that have been
identified by teachers, education experts, business leaders
and even politicians, which illustrate the skills that 21st
century students need to be successful in work and life in
general.
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5. Complementary
resources
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Webinar: Trends for the 21st Century: Preparing for the Schools of Tomorrow

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Mundial, Red Educativa. «5 tendencias en educación vigentes para el
2019.» 5 tendencias en educación vigentes para el 2019. 15 de
Noviembre de 2018. https://www.redem.org/5-tendencias-en-educacion-
vigentes-para-el-2019/ (último acceso: 03 de Enero de 2020).
Systems, Applied Educational. «What Are the 4 C's of 21st Century Skills?»
What Are the 4 C's of 21st Century Skills? 2019.
https://www.aeseducation.com/career-readiness/what-are-the-4-cs-of-
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