The document discusses 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration. It defines creativity as using idea creation techniques to generate new ideas and original thoughts, and explains that creativity is important for both colleges and employers as they seek students and employees who can come up with novel ideas, articulate them, and share them with others. The document also lists some digital tools like Prezi, Powtoon and Google Slides that can demonstrate and foster creativity.

1. 21st Century Skills
By: Danielle Myers

2. What Are 21st Century Skills?
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity
• Communication
• Collaboration

3. Why Is Creativity Important?
• Allows a person to…
▫ Use a variety of idea creation techniques
▫ Create new and worthy ideas
▫ Demonstrate originality

4. Why is Creativity Important to
Employers and Colleges?
• Colleges Want People Who…
▫ Can come up with new and exciting ideas
▫ Articulate their ideas into presentations
▫ Share their ideas with other people
• Employers Want People Who
▫ Can contribute new ideas
▫ Share their ideas with other people/coworkers

5. Tools in Today’s Society That
Demonstrate Creativity
• PC/HP Computers
• Apple/MAC Computers
• Prezi
• Powtoon
• Google Slides