Tracee McDonald

It is really important to learn to choose the right tool for the task at hand.  Teaching students the different options and how to best evaluate what would work best in each situation is really important.  They also need to understand that soft skills are just as important as hard skills, and they need to work to develop those as well.

Teamwork is crucial in today's workplace. It occurs in most every job on some level.  Students must learn how to communicate and work together in a team for a common goal/purpose.  Most students hate group/team work, but we must continue to implement these types of projects in our classes as it is a real life skill that they must develop and be able to use.

Critical thinking is crucial for students today.  This is a skill that students will use in the workplace as well as in their personal lives. I loved the idea of the silent conversation.  What a great opportunity for quiet students to have the chance to share.