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Are We Prepared for the Extreme Future? 2010 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Conference on Globalization and Education Prepared by Barbara Ritter Katina Cephus Norman Hart

For I dipt into the future, Far as human eye can see, Saw the Vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be ---Alfred Lord Tennyson, “Locksley Hall

21 st Century Transformation: Emerging Trends The New Economy is globally integrated International Competition is Relentless Competition Requires Lifelong Learning and Skill Adaptation Technology drives Innovation and Economic Development

Global immigration Creates Convergence of Cultures Alliances Generate Opportunities Human Talent is the Most Valuable Resource Education is Linked to Health and Economic Prosperity

Are We Ready for Our Future Generation of Learners?

Are Digital Natives accustomed to experiential learning Create and Use Complex Social Networks Multi-task for efficiency Feel Pressure to Perform and Succeed Thrive on Instant Gratification and Frequent Rewards Generation Z Learners

The Current State of Education The typical classroom setting will not prepare our students for the extreme future. This video illustrates the necessity for change.

By 2050, minorities will be the majority

A Declining Trend: The Realities In 2005… China – 3.3 Million College Graduates India – 3.1 Million College Graduates U.S. – 1.3 Million College Graduates Journal of Business & Economics Research November 2008

A Declining Workforce Trend In an October 2006 report of a survey of 431 U.S. Human Resource officials… 70% cite deficiencies among incoming high-school graduates in “applied” skills, such as professionalism and work ethic. 72% cite that incoming high school graduates are deficient in basic English writing skills applied to workplace communication, such as memos, letters, and complex technical reports. 47% report that two-year college graduates are also deficient in this skill. 70% rated recently hired high school graduates as deficient in critical thinking and problem-solving skills The Partnership for 21 st Century Skills, The Society for Human Resource Management, The Conference Board, and Corporate Voices for Working Families, October

Our President’s Call to Action “In a 21st-century world where jobs can be shipped wherever there's an Internet connection, where a child born in Dallas is now competing with a child in New Delhi, where your best job qualification is not what you do, but what you know -- education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity and success, it's a prerequisite for success.” President Barack Obama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10 th, 2009

Our President’s Call to Action The relative decline of American education is untenable for our economy, it's unsustainable for our democracy, it's unacceptable for our children -- and we can't afford to let it continue.” “It's time to prepare every child, everywhere in America, to out- compete any worker, anywhere in the world.” President Barack Obama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10 th, 2009

Skills for Success in the 21 st Century

Skill For Success in the 21 st Century Cross-cultural communication skills Fluency in more than one language

Problem - Solving Interdisciplinary Thinking Critical InquiryCreativity Making innovative Connections

Create knowledge through creative collaborations Gain Group dynamic skills Use Complex social networking skills Implement Teamwork