Tuesday, December 30, 2014

9 Universal Skills That Your Students Must Learn

Our society is progressing at an exciting pace thanks to continuous advancements in technology and the growth of business worldwide. To keep pace with this incessantly developing world, our young learners need to acquire various skills and knowledge to keep ourselves updated. 

Here you will find a list of some universal skills which every young individual must know about- 



How To Become A Self-Directed Learner 
 
Students must know how to find and utilise resources, both in a classroom setting and online, to learn and develop their interests. Self-directed Learning helps in acquiring various skills so that our students can confidently respond to the challenges and changes in life. 

How To Search Online Effectively
 
As the internet offers a sea of information and hosts unlimited volumes of useful content, it is imperative that young learners know how to search the web in an effective way so that they can find quality and appropriate sources for their schoolwork. 

How To Improve Your Personal Learning Network (PLN)
 
Personal Learning Networks refers to network of individuals and resources which can help you learn and develop. Students need to create a global personal learning network as it will help them to learn about various topics and understand how to develop and utilise knowledge networks. 

How To Use Social Media And Manage Digital Footprint 
 
Social media can be a great place for teen students. However, they need to be cautious about potential dangers and threats which they need to avoid. They should also know about what they should and should not post on sites like Facebook, Instagram or YouTube as it might affect their academic and professional future. 

How To Assess Websites For Credibility
 
The information has loads of reliable data and information, but it also contains even more sources of inaccurate and misleading information. Hence students must learn how to evaluate the quality of resources available online. 

How To Communicate Orally Online And Face-To-Face 
 
Educators need to teach young students how to develop oral communication skills whether it is in-person or online. Oral communication instruction can help our students to verbally express themselves in an effective manner. They should also learn how to use the available digital tools like Skype, Facetime and Google Handouts to communicate with a wider group of people. 

How To Engage In Arts
 
Arts education like painting, drawing, theatre, sculpture or music, both in practice and theory, is an essential part of a comprehensive curriculum. It not only empowers students to perform better in other academic subjects and score high on critical thinking tests, but it also makes teachers happier. 

How To Identify And Solve Problems 
 
Problem-solving is one of the most essential skills of the 21st Century and it will enable young students to learn and understand various subjects, including maths, better. As the business world is changing, our students must equip themselves with problem-solving skills to build their future careers. 

How To Learn And Utilise New Technologies
 
Technology has become an integral part of our society and strongly influences different aspects of our lives from education, business to our daily lives. Hence students need to develop their understanding of computers and use them better as resource tools for learning. It is also important that we teach our students how to effectively utilise emerging technologies as well. 

Apart from these, there are many other skills that the young students must learn to get better not only in their education but also to perform effectively at the workplace. 

What other skills do you think should be added to the list? Feel free to share your ideas with us by commenting below.

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