**Sidenote** - I know that assessment is not the same as productivity and accountability as defined below. However, I do feel there is a synergy that they run on same paths. Isn't our goal via assessments regardless of the type to create skills and dispositiions of being productive and accountable for the things in which we can control? Anyways, I am sharing this below because I feel it is important to do so!**

Productivity is prioritizing, planning and applying knowledge and skills to make decisions that create quality results in an ever-changing environment. Individuals and teams demonstrate initiative, self-direction and personal responsibility to add value to the world around them. Individuals demonstrate accountability through efficient time management, appropriate resource allocation, personal integrity and self-monitoring to meet the demands of productivity. Individuals and teams recognize interconnectedness of their actions at all levels. Twenty-first century productivity and accountability reflect:

• the ability to acquire new learning on one’s own.
• application of appropriate processes and tools to facilitate task completion.
• self-sufficiency as required in a complex environment.
• identification of available opportunities.
• motivation and commitment to achieve.
• assuming leadership roles.
• building on prior learning and experience to apply knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts.
• self-confidence and self-respect.

https://iowacore.gov/content/universal-constructs-essential-21st-century-success-0

We have spent the last four weeks diving into the 4 C's to expand our own capacity and self belief, but exploring ways to strengthen these elements in the classroom. Let's take time to assess our own learning. Below are the 4 C's and your challenge is to build a model that represents each one.

This activity could be used in the classroom when focusing on these elements in a project or unit. It can be a great launch to help them develop an understanding of what is expected in the upcoming lesson or unit.

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