WHERE IS YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD AND WHY?
September: Cherokee Month of the Nut Moon
“One day . . . or day one.” -- Anonymous
SEL: #1
Self-Awareness Digital Learner:
#2 Global Communicator #3 Digital Citizen
A kind word to one in trouble is often like a switch in a railroad track. . .an inch between wreck and smooth sailing. – Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)
My students are trying to figure out where they are going to belong after graduation. Some already know. There are 120 freshman engineering students registered for fall term in a school of less than 1,800 students. Some are in bio-med or veterinary science. Others are improving their skill sets in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) so they are prepared for future careers. Our grandfathers’ generation retired after working for the same company for 40 years. Many of these businesses came out of the Industrial Revolution and early 20th century inventions.
This generation may retrain four or five times because over 50% of the jobs they will hold aren’t invented yet. By 2030, some careers may exist like: climate change scientist; rocket design architect; autonomous vehicle designer, hazardous waste engineer, the list expands daily. Less and less are we are tied to location. Musicians are always doing gigs, now work-for-hire people may be in gig-mode as well.
In the olden days when I was in high school, there were no girls in sports. Letter jackets were only for boys in sports. Today, flag-football is a sport in the Olympics, women go to college on a variety of sports scholarships, and letter jackets are available for 4.0 grades, theater, band, orchestra, and choir, speech and debate, etc. Culinary arts and science students can earn their own white jackets for excellence in their fields. Many high school organizations study 21st century technology to take over our farms, food, agriculture, robotics, water and soil management, and businesses. Our teenagers are connected to the nation and the world. They have high emotional-IQ’s and environmental awareness to work their way towards a peaceful planet. I’m so very proud of them!
Aloha love,
Carla
Mission Statement: I am committed to being an effective member of the global digital community. Montana Cat Tales for Life-Long Learners, LLC publishes children’s picture books for ages 4-8, on earth science; emotions and feelings; and social-emotional learning (SEL). These books work to help children understand themselves, their place in the world through animal characters and diverse human companions, and to find their authentic Voice. They provide Learning-to-Learn Skills for Early Readers, sight-words, and phonics for academic enrichment. The chapter books are historical fiction and help students to read between-the-lines while using critical thinking skills.
The 5 SEL Competencies: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. CASEL.org
I Have Digital Literary Skills: I can locate information: I use digital technology to effectively search for relevant and reliable information sources. I can evaluate sources: I analyze sources of digital information for credibility, bias, and influence. I can interpret meaning: I determine meaning from various digital sources that represent multiple perspectives. I can express my ideas: I create digital content to express myself and voice my ideas. I can communicate with others: I safely and responsibly collaborate with and learn from others online, including those who think differently than I do. I can navigate technological ecosystems: I’m aware that my online actions influence my digital landscape, I leave a trail, and impact my privacy. getdigitalskills.com ISTE.org
Commitments of a Digital Citizen: I am inclusive: I engage with others online with respect and empathy. I am informed: I evaluate the accuracy, perspective, and validity of online information. I am engaged: I use technology for civic engagement and to be a force for good. I am balanced: I prioritize my time and activities online and offline. I am alert: I know how to be safe online and create safe spaces for others. digcitcommit.org ISTE.org
The 7 Competencies for Technology in Education: Empowered Learner: I use technology to set goals, work toward achieving them, and demonstrating my learning. Global Collaborator: I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others, and work effectively in teams using digital tools. Digital Citizen: I understand the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world. Creative Communicator: I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media. Knowledge Constructor: I critically select, evaluate, and synthesize digital resources into a collection that reflects my learning and builds my knowledge. Computational Thinker: I identify authentic problems, work with data, and use a step-by-step process to automate solutions. Innovative Designer: I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools. ISTE.org
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