Assess the Four Keys in Action: Find Challenges and Opportunities in the Classroom Using Think, Know, Act, and Go

Smiling Indian male teacher talks with a group of diverse middle school students.

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

– Alvin Toffler



Utilize the above templates and resources for the activity below.

Perform classroom walk throughs to find examples of learning that reflects: Think, Know, Act, Go. Use the template above to reflect on your observations.

 Reflect on the observations and record 2-3 challenges you observed that can be barriers to your students’ experiences becoming more aligned with 21st century readiness skills.

 Reflect on the observations and record 2-3 opportunities you observed that can accelerate your students’ experiences to becoming more aligned with 21st-century readiness skills.

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