soft skills Archives

Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence

November 27, 2024 by Hunter McConnell, Jacksonville ISD

As they engage with robots, students build essential skills and gain engineering experience as they gain creativity and collaboration skills.

At Jacksonville Independent School District we like to combine social-emotional learning with coding education. Here’s how it has worked since we introduced virtual robotics at our middle school.

Digital Learning Tools

A purposeful approach to tech integration

May 9, 2024 by Megan Newhouse, Logitech

Tech integration in the classroom can either inspire learning or create technology challenges, depending on learning outcomes.

Technology and education go hand-in-hand nowadays, which means it’s more important than ever before to ensure tech is used purposefully within the classroom.

Durable Skills

Why durable skills are the next big thing

December 7, 2022May 7, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Durable skills are in top demand with employers across the globe—meaning students should start developing these skills as early as possible

It's never too early to help students start developing the durable skills they'll need for personal and professional success.

Classroom Innovations

5 tools to help with project-based learning

January 28, 2020January 27, 2020 by Laura Ascione

Tools for project-based learning can augment impactful lessons that help students develop key life skills.

Educators know project-based learning isn't simply another teaching strategy--tools for project-based learning are a great way to engage students by solving challenges that link classroom learning to real-life…

STEM & STEAM

Here’s why robotics education will help students for life

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A girl using robotics illustrates why robotics education will follow students throughout their lives.

Much of today’s impactful teaching focuses on the “why” behind the concept being taught. When it comes to STEM concepts such as robotics, educators and students alike may…

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7 steps to success in work and life for all students

June 19, 2018 by Amy Schuiteboer

As educators, we have a responsibility to all students to not only help them achieve academically, but to also prepare them for life as productive, contributing, global citizens.…

eClassroom News

Here’s how to foster creative problem solving

June 12, 2018 by Sharif Karmally

Last year, Adobe conducted a study of Generation Z students (ages 11-17) that found students and teachers believe creativity is critical for success in the future workforce. Based on…

District Management

How to teach skills for post-school success

June 12, 2014March 4, 2014 by By Enrique Medina

Will every student pursue higher education? Not necessarily. Should every student be prepared for and have the choice to attend college, or pursue other types of post-high school…