One area that I believe students already are skilled in is being tech-savy. Though the programs may look different down the road, the students of today are embedded in a digital world. I believe that this will allow technology to be accessed much easier, and in a more familiar way. I also believe that students are good with emotional intelligence. I've often found that younger students frequently pick up on (and address) the feelings of others. In elementary school, this is sometimes embedded in social skills lessons, or solving conflicts (" How do you think that made him feel?").
One area that I believe they are lacking in is feeling free to speak their mind. The video stated how the most successful groups had people who spoke a fairly equal amount. I think many students have a hard time feeling confident to give their thoughts, when they realize they may not be as successful or believe they are as "smart" as some of their peers. Another area in which I think they may be lacking in is with decision making. Many times in the school environment, students are taught to find the "correct" answers. I believe that not enough time is given to allow students to do group work, and to create something "outside the box", and unique. I think schools need to allow more time for students to create things on their own, where there is not always a "correct" answer.
One area that I believe they are lacking in is feeling free to speak their mind. The video stated how the most successful groups had people who spoke a fairly equal amount. I think many students have a hard time feeling confident to give their thoughts, when they realize they may not be as successful or believe they are as "smart" as some of their peers. Another area in which I think they may be lacking in is with decision making. Many times in the school environment, students are taught to find the "correct" answers. I believe that not enough time is given to allow students to do group work, and to create something "outside the box", and unique. I think schools need to allow more time for students to create things on their own, where there is not always a "correct" answer.