Giving Compass' Take:

· The future of the workforce is a mystery with new technology taking over whole industries. Here, Eduction Dive explains why schools should use project-based learning to develop creativity and critical thinking skills to prepare students for unknown careers in the future.

· Why is it important for schools to use performance-based assessments when preparing students for future careers? Do performance-based assessments enforce learning and essential skills?

· Read more about preparing students for the future and the importance of work based learning.

One of the primary responsibilities of educators is to prepare students for future careers, a task that is increasingly difficult in the current changing landscape. Not only is the workplace changing, but the nature of innovation—and human nature—means that most students can expect to change jobsseveral times in the course of their work history.

Preparing students for specific careers, therefore, is becoming of decreasing value. Instead, educators must prepare students to walk on shifting sands, equipped with skills that will help them land on their feet no matter what befalls them. Teaching soft skills—such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration – is especially important as these translate to most jobs. These skills can be taught through a variety of means including fun activities and project-based learning.

Read the full article about preparing students for unknown careers by Amelia Harper at Education Dive.