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Leaders Discuss Importance of “4 C’s” in 21st Century Learning
Posted by P.I.E. | November 3, 2011
On September 1st 2011, Partnership for Innovation in Education sponsored the Education & Community Forum, “Prepared to Work: Defining ‘Career Ready’ in the 21st Century” in Cincinnati Ohio at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce.*
Leading professionals in Cincinnati education, business and government community took part in this forum, to discuss the importance of the “4 C’s” (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication) in education and 21st Century Learning. Forum participants included:
- Dr. John Box, Sr. VP of Junior Achievement
- Dr. Jay Kayne, Miami University Cintas Chair for Entrepreneurship
- Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls
- Assistant CPS Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith
- Associate UC Dean Dr. Nelson Vincent and;
- Crystal Faulkner, Founder of Accounting for Kids program
As demonstrated in the videos below, the speakers and panelists discussed how community and business partners are introducing “career readiness” learning opportunities into the education sector, primarily in K-12 public schools.
Cincinnati Enquirer Reporter Krista Ramsey, moderated this event, while Project Socialize, LLC demonstrated the practical integration of digital technologies by providing live event coverage via Twitter, a social media network. To further demonstrate to educators and community leaders the widespread usage and importance of Internet technologies, Forum video segments were taped, edited and produced by Milford High School students. These segments have been posted on multiple social media networks like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and Blogs.
*Partnership for Innovation in Education (www.piemedia.org) would like to thank the event co-sponsors including Enquirer Media, Lykins Industries, Cincinnati Public Schools, Junior Achievement USA, Franklin Covey, WNKU-FM “BusinessWise”, Miami University, University of Cincinnati, Milford School District, Winton Woods School District, Princeton School District and Cooney Faulkner Stevens LLC.