Task A
Indicate whether these statements are true or false, according to the text.
| Statement | True | False |
| 1 Often, as new skills are required, older skills are forgotten | ||
| 2.New laws about terrorism led to a drop in security jobs | ||
| 3.Mining asbestos is an example of a new job opportunity | ||
| 4.Hats made from beaver fur replaced ones made of silk. | ||
| 5.Computerization has reduced the need for bank tellers, secretaries and bookstore employees | ||
| 6.Intelligent computers will require less human involvement | ||
| 7.The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing remains an important skill. | ||
| 8.Critical thinking will no longer be an important skill in the future |
Task B
Review the six skills proposed by the NCTE. Which skills do you already have? Which do you need to develop? Write the challenges you might face when learning these skills
| Skills | Have | Need | Challenges |
| 1.Gain proficiency with tools of technology | |||
| 2. Develop relationships with others and confront and solve problems collaboratively and cross-culturally | |||
| 3. Design and share information for global communities | |||
| 4. Manage, analyse and synthesise multiple stream so f simultaneous information | |||
| 5. Create, critique analyse and evaluate multimedia texts | |||
| 6. Attend to the ethical responsibilities required by complex environments |