Some time last year I spent quite a bit of time reflecting on what skills we could be focusing on in higher education to “future-proof” a degree. Â What skills will stay relevant no matter what future careers look like? Â There are two frameworks used and endorsed in K-12 education: Partnership for 21st Century Skills and Equipped for the Future.
I felt that the lists not quite right for adults that are returning or seeking an education. Â Here is the list that I developed, and a link to the Prezi that includes many video resources that correspond with the skills.
Focus
- Manage your information stream
- Pay attention to details
- Remember (when you need to)
- Observe critically
- Read with understanding
- Set and meet goals
Explain
- Media literacy (determine and create the right media for the job)
- Present ideas digitally
- Design for the audience
- Depict data visually
- Convey ideas in text
- Speak so that others understand
Interact
- Advocate and influence
- Resolve conflict and negotiate
- Collaborate (F2F or virtually)
- Guide others
- Lead
Analyze
- Interpret data
- Make decisions
- Think critically
- Solve problems
- Forecast
- Filter information
Flex
- Think across disciplines
- Think across cultures
- Innovate
- Adapt to new situations
- See others’ perspectives
- Be creative
Learn
- Formulate a learning plan
- Synthesize the Details
- Information Literacy
- Formulate good questions
- Reflect and evaluate
- Know what you know
Future-Proof Your Education on Prezi
What do you think? Â Did I miss anything important?
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