Teaching About Transferable Skills Through a Spin the Wheel Game
A fun and interactive way to introduce students to transferable skills before they identify their own
Project Summary
16
Students Engaged
12
Teachers Engaged
I adapted a Google Certificate course for neurodiverse learners’ needs at Tech Kids Unlimited, a NYC nonprofit dedicated to teaching neurodiverse students tech skills.
I used open source resources to develop this activity.
Client: Tech Kids Unlimited
Role: Learning Experience Designer (LXD)
Tools: Open Source
Skills: Curriculum Design, Project Management
The Challenge
How might we introduce the concept of transferable skills and help students identify their own?
How the Activity Works
1. Spin the Wheel x2
The teacher spins the wheel twice
2. Two Occupations Are Selected
The wheel randomly selects two occupations
(for example: body builder, pro gamer)
3. Identify Transferable Skills
Students select skills from a list to compare between the two occupations (ex: a body builder and pro gamer both have motivation)
Activity Demo
Try It Yourself!
Spin the wheel twice!
Click image to view list of transferable skills
RECOGNITION & IMPACTFrom Classroom to Company-Wide Training
This activity was showcased as an exemplary model of engaging, interactive curricula at Tech Kids Unlimited’s staff training, where teaching artists engaged in it together.
REFLECTIONSWhat transferable skills did I use for this project?
Since you asked…
Research
I learned about a teaching method called gamification, which “incorporates game elements into learning activities to increase student engagement and motivation.”
Creativity
I discovered and adapted a free online spin-the-wheel game that randomly selects jobs, adding an interactive twist to the activity.
Planning
I used this activity as a starting point to gauge students' understanding of transferable skills before guiding them to identify their own.