In the 21 st century, using technology tools, collaboration, resources and higher
level thinking and meta-cognitive skills, students are seeing a connection between what
they are learning and what is relevant and personal for them. As a result, engagement and
motivation increases in these types of learning situations. Students will be more likely to
be engaged not only because they are relating the subject to real-life applications, but
because students are given opportunities to collaborate, choose and be creative. The
literature is clear that problem based learning environments advocate the processes and
skills that are vital for 21 st century high school graduates. Although this type of
instructional context may seem daunting to many school districts, it is the primary
platform in which to deliver a 21 st century education.In the 21 st century, using technology tools, collaboration, resources and higher
level thinking and meta-cognitive skills, students are seeing a connection between what
they are learning and what is relevant and personal for them. As a result, engagement and
motivation increases in these types of learning situations. Students will be more likely to
be engaged not only because they are relating the subject to real-life applications, but
because students are given opportunities to collaborate, choose and be creative. The