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Role of ICT in developing sustainable 21ST CENTURY SKILLS among higher education students

. Benila Pearl J and Arunfred N Department of Management studies, Nesamony Memorial Christian college, TamilNadu 629165


Abstract

The 21st century skills are the skills set which consists of life skills, non cognitive skills, workforce skill, and interpersonal skill. National central regional educational laboratory (US) found out 21stcentury skill as digital literacy, inventive thinking, higher order thinking and effective communication. The objective of education for sustainable development is to provide opportunity for humans to obtain knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed for shaping sustainable future.  To comfort with automation, digitalization 54% of the world labours had to be re skilled or up skilled. Due to lack of 21st century skills students academic performance will be low as well probability of getting job is low. The study aims to analyze the impact of ICT to develop 21st century skills. The study reveals that the students posses good technological literacy. Students were lack in interpersonal skill. Girls and the students who use internet for many years has good 21st century competency. It is suggested to create learning environment that develops team building and interpersonal skill. Students should encourage coming up with new ideas and alternative ways to solve problem. Universities should focus to provide skill based curriculums through which students can develop competencies needed for our planet future and their life.

Key words: 21st century skills, higher education students, ICT, stustanablity

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