Spread the loveWhen thinking about the requirements of a solid education, most people focus on the standard subjects such as reading and writing. But employers are increasingly asking for new hires who are proficient in soft skills. While there is no one universally accepted definition of “soft skills,” the basic idea is simple: soft skills are all of the non-academic skills that one needs to be successful on the job. And some of the newer educational reform efforts have recognized that skills such as flexibility, adaptation, leadership, and productivity need to be explicitly taught in schools in order for students … Continue reading Using Digital Tools to Teach Soft Skills