The document outlines key 21st century skills including creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, information literacy, media literacy, ICT literacy, career/life skills, and cultural awareness. It discusses how these skills can be developed through a variety of learning opportunities, use of technology, project/problem-based learning, cross-curricular connections, student-led investigations, and collaborative learning environments. Instruction for the 21st century should meet today's students' needs and incorporate these elements.