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Building SEL (social and emotional learning) skills such as humility requires face-to-face interactions, meaningful discussion, and reflection. Edtech is no complete substitute for that, but there are tools that can supplement the development of character in the classroom and at home. Humility is:

not regarding yourself as more special or better than others.

While some tools focus specifically on humility, the websites and apps that you use daily (in all subjects) can be employed to promote humbleness, too. You don't have to stop using the tools you love or toss out your lesson or curricular plans to start developing SEL. Below we have included some tips, tools, and actionable ideas for seamlessly integrating humility and life-skills-building into your content classroom.

Why Humility?

Humility is not necessarily about modesty or pretending to be less than you are. In fact, people who are humble often have a high sense of self-worth; it's just that they can recognize their own strengths and limitations. Research about humility also suggests a strong connection between being humble and being generous. Though it might seem as if humility is without a doubt linked to prosocial behavior, it is, in fact, a divided issue for many people who may have reasons to find virtue in arrogance. For kids, however, who are growing up in a media-driven world that often rewards narcissism, humility has become a way to stand up and stand out, like this valedictorian student who used a secret Instagram profile to sing the praises of his peers. Kids like this who both possess confidence and feel gratitude are more likely to work toward the welfare of others. They can better keep themselves in perspective and value the contributions of others to their lives -- a necessity when fostering truly collaborative, forward-thinking cultures and classrooms.

Take Action

Try to show students where their value and confidence come from: Teach a lesson around privilege and entitlement.

Encourage a classroom culture where it's OK to fail and students are taught to admit and apologize for mistakes.

Organize time for students to set personal goals that reflect an interest in the benefit and betterment of the community.

Make sure the technology you use doesn't take the place of, but instead supplements, face-to-face interaction.

Using our Digital Citizenship Curriculum? Both our student interactives and lessons already foster key SEL skills.

Visit some other excellent SEL resources, including CASEL, Character Lab, Edutopia, and Ashoka.

Think about the digital tools you're already using in the classroom. Can you find a creative way to use them to model humility? Check out our suggestions below!

Directly Target Humility

See our Emotional Intelligence Apps and Games list for more humility-focused tools.

Promote Humility in All Subjects

For ELA classrooms

For math classrooms

For science classrooms

For social studies classrooms

Google Earth
Have students create a tour exploring historical imagery to recognize and highlight the contributions of individuals and cultures over time, emphasizing that we all have a part to play in global progress. Also, see Google Earth VR.

For all classrooms

Engage Families

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