I am committed to being an effective member of the global digital community by writing children’s picture books on feelings and emotions, or social-emotional learning (SEL).

These books work to help children understand themselves and their place in the world and to enrich academic development.

The 5 SEL Competencies are: Self-Awareness, Social-Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. CASEL.org

The 7 Competencies for Technology in Education are: Empowered Learner, Global Collaborator, Digital Citizen, Creative Communicator, Knowledge Constructor, Computational Thinker, and Innovative Designer. ISTE.org           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

“One day . . . or day one.”  Anonymous

 

See Spot Run

 

Digital Learner   #2 Global Collaborator:  I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others, and work effectively in teams using digital tools.

SEL: #4 Relationship Skills

 

High school and college students who study digital technology, coding, robotics, etc. are graded against standards and competencies. Part of this criterion is being able to function effectively on teams by having strong relationship skills, or social-emotional learning (SEL).

Education is far more inclusive today than it was when I was in school. I had been taught to read visually, “See Spot run.” Reading by ear is now an accepted learning practice; fluency and vocabulary improve, and comprehension can increase by 76%. My husband was a drummer with photographic audio recall and could play a song by ear, but his visual comprehension was poor. He hired a tutor when he went through nursing school—he could do the complicated math and chemistry formulas, but the thick chapters of visual material gave him trouble.

Our children face prolific perils in the 21st century. There are 10 elegant solutions to every problem. I can only think of one or two, but when I contact my accountability partners--like King Solomon of old who had five wise counselors--we come up with almost all 10 elegant solutions.

Aloha love,

Carla                  

          

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