Thanks for the clear explanation of 21st Century Learning. It is difficult for many to understand that 21st Century Learning does not take away the basics but simply uses the basics in a different way - to create, collaborate, communicate, and use critical thinking and that technology may be a tool to help aide in the 4C's above. Many think that 21st Century Learning is simply using technology and don't understand that technology is a tool and it is finding the appropriate tool to deliver the above 4C's, if needed.