What does a 21st Century Connected classroom look like?

1. Information and communications skills - The teacher\facilitator communicates to students how to process information that is being taught in the classroom through tools such as word, power point, e-mail, search engines, etc.... 
2. Thinking and problem-solving skills - The teacher\facilitator communicates problem -solving tools such as spreadsheets and design tools to problem solve, critical thinking, creativity, etc...
3. Interpersonal and self-directional skills - The teacher\facilitator communicates how to use personal development and productivity tools such as e-learning and collaboration tools to enhance productivity, performance and personal development.
4. Use digital technology and communication tools to access, manage, integrate and evaluate information; Construct new knowledge; Communicate with others effectively. Examples: Using 21st Century tools such as: word processing, e-mail, presentation software, the Internet, spreadsheets, decision support programs, design tools, e-learning, time management programs, and collaboration tools) combined with learning skills in core subjects equals 21st Century Skills (ICT Literacy)Teach and learn in a 21st century context. 
5. Learn academic content through real-world examples - Teachers\Facilitators, central office personnel, administration, etc... MUST be on board and realize that learning must expand beyond the four classroom walls.  Teach and learn 21st century content(3 emerging content areas) Global awareness Financial, economic and business literacy, and Civic literacy.