By integrating technology into the classroom and making it a core part of the learning experience, teachers can use EdTech to ensure the future generation has a complete and relevant range of skills required by their employers.
Collaboration
Education Technology can fuel student cooperation and engagement through collaboration. EdTech tools such as collaborative platforms, project management software and virtual learning environments enable students to develop digital collaboration skills by providing opportunities in a cloud-based platform for simultaneous work on projects and sharing ideas.
Communication
EdTech tools such as video conferencing, messaging apps, and collaborative platforms provide an enhanced multimedia platform for students to develop their digital communication skills by providing opportunities to interact with their peers, teachers, and mentors at any time.
Critical Thinking
Tools such as online research databases, simulation software, and gamified learning platforms afford new learning opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, offering visual representations of learning opportunities to analyze, synthesize information and solve complex problems.
Creativity
Digital art, music and audio production software, and video editing software can provide rich, engaging experiences for students to develop digital creativity, and provide artistic opportunities to create and express themselves using digital media.
Problem-solving
EdTech tools such as virtual simulations, coding software, and game-based learning platforms can engage students to develop their problem-solving skills by providing opportunities to solve complex problems in a fun and engaging way.
Based on the World Economic Forum report, The Future of Jobs in 2016, findings suggest that “over one-third of skills (35 percent) that are considered important in today’s workforce will have changed”. By 2025, the results from “The Future of Jobs” data indicate that critical thinking, complex problem-solving abilities, creativity, people management and emotional intelligence will be among the most important skills required in the workplace.
Building soft skills is important for work because they enable individuals to interact effectively with others, work collaboratively, think creatively, solve problems and lead effectively. These skills are essential for success in the modern workplace and are highly valued by employers.
