Guest Commentary: Dissecting the 21st Century Skills Reform Movement

KQED's Forum, the San Francisco-based public affairs radio program hosted by Michael Krasny, recently took an in-depth look at the 21st Century Skills Movement.
The goal of the hour-long program was to the explore how this movement is seeking to reform education to better prepare students for success in the workplace of the future.
Guests characterized 21st century skills as creativity, innovation, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Krasny talked to three Silicon Valley practitioners who are using digital learning techniques to help students get these skills.
Krasny also tried to find out why the movement has encountered opposition from some education leaders, who favor an emphasis on traditional academic learning tools over digital media.
Click here to learn more about Krasny's guests and for a podcast of their conversation.