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STEM Helps Students Launch into the Future

EdTech Magazine

In fact, according to a 2017 report by Dell , 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. Project-based learning and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education give students the tools to solve real-world problems while also building their critical-thinking skills. DeQueen (Ark.)

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K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce

EdTech Magazine

While digital tools are woven into educational pedagogy nationwide, another component of learning may help educators give students advantages in a world not yet known to them. A 2017 Report by Dell Technologies estimates that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 — fewer than 12 years from now — haven’t been invented yet.

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Emotional Intelligence for Librarians: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Highlights include- At IFLA: Governing Board 2013-2017, Co-Founder of IFLA New Professionals, two-term Member/Expert resource person of the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of IFLA (FAIFE), two-term member of the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section of IFLA (CPDWL).

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TRANSFR Raises $12M to Deliver Hands-on Workforce Training Through VR

Edsurge

Rajakumar founded TRANSFR in 2017 after an epiphany moment trying a VR headset at a gaming conference “and just thinking, ‘Holy cow, this is unbelievable,’” he recalled. When [students] take off the headset, they will be asked by the employer, ‘Can you show me how to use this tool or use this machine or do this process or procedure?’

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New Webinar - "Building Good Work Relationships: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

It is also immensely helpful to have tools and strategies to build good working relationships with people we see every day, sometimes even for longer periods than family. Everyone can improve skills related to building good working relationships with coworkers and managers. Garcia-Febo has a long history of service with library associations.

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New Webinar: "The Art of Saying No to Preserve Our Wellness: An Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW : Learning how to say no is an underappreciated tool to equip ourselves with winning strategies for a successful career and life. The Art of Saying No to Preserve Our Wellness: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Garcia-Febo has a long history of service with library associations.

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New Webinar: Loida Garcia-Febo on "Mental Health and Wellness: Supporting Ourselves and Each Other"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Although the situation sounds dreadful, there are tools we can use to support ourselves, our colleagues, and staff members. She brings a customizable suite of tools to equip library workers to help them manage their own personal situations. Librarians are reporting that they are stressed out, fatigued, burned out, and exhausted.