Cards for Teachers – 21st Century Skills Development

Product’s Aim(s)

To empower educators with practical, low-preparation tools for developing students’ 21st-century skills—boosting their readiness for the job market, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Description

The Cards for Teachers – 21st Century Skills Development are a dynamic collection of activity-based learning tools designed to help educators integrate key soft skills into any university classroom. Each card focuses on a specific skill such as time management, problem solving, communication, creativity, or digital literacy, and offers a complete, ready-to-use activity with clear instructions, duration, learning objectives, and classroom facilitation tips.

Designed for flexibility, these cards allow teachers to effortlessly blend skills development into any subject, promoting active learning and student engagement. Whether used as standalone exercises or part of a structured module, they make 21st-century competencies tangible and teachable.

Use Cases

• Enhancing lectures or seminars with skill-based micro-activities
• Skill workshops or bootcamps for employability training
• Icebreakers or energizers in student engagement programs
• Project-based learning support, adding critical reflection layers
• Supplemental resources for career services and student advisors

Product Elements

• A deck of over 50 practical activity cards focused on:
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Digital Literacy
  • Entrepreneurship & Initiative
  • Learning to Learn
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Social Responsibility
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Time Management & Productivity
• Each card includes:
  • Target skill & related abilities
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Estimated time & materials needed
  • Group or individual formats
  • Reflection or discussion prompts