PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS 21st century learning environment as an aligned and synergistic system of systems that: Creates learning practices,human support and physical environments that will support the teaching and learning of 21s century skill outcomes Supports professional learning communities that enable educators to collaborate,share best practices,and integrate 21st century skills into classroom practice student s to learn in re evant,real world 21st century contexts(e.g.,through project-based or other applied work) Allows equitable access to quality learning tools,technologies, and resources Provides 21st century architectural and interior designs for group am, and individual learning Supports expar community and international involvement in learning,both face-to-face and online Such an environment fosters learning tailored to the needs and wants g occurs anytim when and where the learr ner desi e in a ext of relevance,"just in time,"rather thar "just in case. And such learning offers "just what I need"-that is,the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills through learning strategies that are personalized and adapted to the learner's own learning styles and preferences.To guide policymakers,educational authorities,and school leaders,the Partnership has prepared this wh paper to the vibrant mumaha oryim ological and century learning all children deserve. 5 5 21st century learning environment as an aligned and synergistic system of systems that:  Creates learning practices, human support and physical environments that will support the teaching and learning of 21st century skill outcomes  Supports professional learning communities that enable educators to collaborate, share best practices, and integrate 21st century skills into classroom practice  Enables students to learn in relevant, real world 21st century contexts (e.g., through project-based or other applied work)  Allows equitable access to quality learning tools, technologies, and resources  Provides 21st century architectural and interior designs for group, team, and individual learning.  Supports expanded community and international involvement in learning, both face-to-face and online Such an environment fosters learning tailored to the needs and wants of the individual. This sort of learning occurs anytime and anyplace, when and where the learner desires. It takes place in a context of relevance, “just in time,” rather than “just in case.” And such learning offers “just what I need” – that is, the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills through learning strategies that are personalized and adapted to the learner‟s own learning styles and preferences. To guide policymakers, educational authorities, and school leaders, the Partnership has prepared this white paper to promote the vibrant educational environments – physical and online, technological and human – that support the 21st century learning all children deserve