The faciliatator will engage the conference on discussion of what is 21st Century Preparation. Then with the use of power-point, the presenter will demonstrate data characteristics of a 21st Century Education. For example, know thy self, know content, teach values, the use of technology, an appreciation for disversity, basic skills as a foundation for critical thinking etc.

In addition to the above, the presenter will demonstrate power-point learning activites that students in the teacher preparation program have used to engage students in creative and critical thinking activites.

If time permits,the conference participants will be shown DVDS of the students and the presenter engaging children in learning and applying what they the children are leanring to universal concepts beyond their classrooms.