"Google for Education collaborated with research partner Canvas8 to conduct a study across 24 countries on the future of education. The result is a three-part global report highlighting insights from around the world."

The SEL 3 Signature Practices were developed in response to these commonly heard questions: "But what does SEL LOOK like?" and "How can we start doing SEL right now?" Educators and OST providers understood and believed in the power of SEL, but sought clarity about how to demonstrate and observe SEL in action during the school day and beyond. The SEL 3 Signature Practices are one tool for fostering a supportive environment and promote SEL. They intentionally and explicitly help build a habit of practices through which students and adults enhance their SEL skills. While not an SEL curriculum, these practices are one concrete example of a way to help people understand and practice the goals of an overall systemic SEL implementation plan.

Interesting comic that explores the fascinating relationships between questions and answers.

"You and your team members can learn how to separate thinking into six clear functions and roles. Each thinking role is identified with a colored symbolic "thinking hat." By mentally wearing and switching "hats," you can easily focus or redirect thoughts, the conversation, or the meeting. "

"In this activity, there are Three of Ourselves. There is the Past Self who exists as the person in our memories. We often have feelings of regret, blame, or unfairness around the experiences of Past Self. This is totally normal. There is the Present Self or the Experiencing Self, who lives in the present tense - this is you right now. Sometimes it is hard to focus on the Present Self without getting stuck worrying about Past or Future Self. There is the Future Self who will adapt to an uncertain future. We often don't give this self enough trust - she or he is very good at adapting and this should give us confidence. That said, Future Self can be prepared for success through the habits, skills, and experiences of Past and Present Self. By thinking about these Three Selves in an equilibrated and healthy way, we can increase our resilience and wellness."

Minecraft six principles of game-based learning: The failure dynamic, fail early, fail often. Teach students to take risks in a safe environment- a game. The flexibility dynamic. Provide multiple paths to success. Old school video games had one way to win. Newer "sandbox" games are more open. The construction dynamic. Build something that matters. Students want to create things with a purpose. Minecraft lets them create something difficult and worthwhile. The situated meaning. Learn new ideas by experiencing them. Students learn vocabulary in real-time, as it pertains to playing with others in the game; or learn math as they understand construction. Systems thinking. Learn how all pieces can fit or be fitted. Games help players see how their actions fit into the bigger picture, not just the individual. Build empathy. Bring players together to learn a common goal. By communicating and working together, players build empathy through their avatars by raising awareness of local or global goals.

"Meeting the needs of each student through personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL) is more important than ever. Blended learning can help us achieve this vision. These free tools and resources are intended to support school and district leaders in implementing PCBL environments through blended learning. They may be the catalyst for an initial conversation or serve as a continuous improvement resource for those well down the path of the work. Explore definitions, reflect with your team, engage in a readiness assessment, and utilize curated resources to develop a blueprint for implementation and continuous improvement."