Organised Learning Globalisation Distressed Environment New Technologies World Recession Demography

Globalisation – so what? Integrated world markets (IT & containerisation mean new lower-cost producers in the world market) Jobs can be quickly transferred from one side of the world to another Consumers /researchers look across the world for the best Higher order skills at a premium Education itself globalising: mobile students, distance/online learning, competition between providers Understanding identity, core values and cultural practices more important than ever

Web THE GAME CHANGER Average Dutch Student* THE GAME CHANGER

“Half of what is known today was not known 10 years ago. The amount of knowledge in the world has doubled in the past 10 years and is doubling every 18 months according to the American Society of Training and Documentation (ASTD).” Gonzalez (2004), The Role of Blended Learning in the World of Technology

Accelerating Technological Change Demands Different Skills

“In the world of education, mobile, online and Web 2.0 technologies are beginning to change the relationship between teacher and student - enabling learners not only to download free educational resources but also to co-author online content and to joining collaborative learning communities that function independently of educational organisations.” Open University, Current Trends in Global Education

A lifelong learning journey Living in a social network A world of free content Pervasive technology Power of informal learning Learning is changing New world of research

OECD: research-derived principles An effective learning environment is one that: 1.Makes learning central, encourages engagement, learners increasingly understand themselves as learners 2.Is acutely sensitive to the individual differences among learners including their prior knowledge; demanding for each learner but without excessive overload 3.Is highly attuned to the learners’ motivations and the key role of emotions 4. Uses assessments that are consistent with its aims, with strong emphasis on formative feedback 5.Promotes horizontal connectedness across activities and subjects, in- and out-of-school 6.Is where learning is social and often collaborative. The Nature of Learning: using research to inspire practice (OECD 2010)

From Education 1.0 Education 2.0 Education 3.0

CAN EDUCATION ADAPT???

The great collaborators and orchestrators – The more complex the globalised world becomes, the more individuals need to collaborate and share and jointly develop knowledge The great synthesisers – Conventionally, our approach to problems was breaking them down into manageable bits and pieces, today we create value by synthesising disparate bits together The great explainers – The more content we can search and access, the more important the filters and explainers become New skills for a new world: Schleicher, OECD New skills for a new world (Schleicher, OECD)

New skills for a new world (cont) The great versatilists – Specialists generally have deep skills and narrow scope, giving them expertise that is recognised by peers but not valued outside their domain – Generalists have broad scope but shallow skills – Versatilists apply depth of skill to a progressively widening scope of situations and experiences, gaining new competencies, building relationships, and assuming new roles. – They are capable not only of constantly adapting but also of constantly learning and growing The great personalisers – A revival of interpersonal skills, skills that have atrhophied to some degree because of the industrial age and the Internet The great localisers – Localising the global New skills for a new world (Schleicher, OECD)

21 st Century Skills: Eight Consistent Themes 1. Gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing information 2. Working autonomously to a high standard with minimal supervision 3. Leading other autonomous workers through influence 4. Being creative and turning that creativity into action 5. Thinking critically and asking the right questions 6. Striving to understand others’ perspectives and to understand the entirety of an issue 7. Communicating effectively, often using technology 8. Working ethically, firmly based in both your own society and the planet as a whole

Digital Strategist Analytical thinking Ability to teach and delegate work to assistants Teamwork Ability to formulate solutions Ability to communicate comfortably to clients Problem solving skills

Administrative Assistant Exercises initiative, judgment and problem- solving skills The ability to work independently Effective communicator Maintain co-operative and collaborative working relationships Possess superior interpersonal skills Triages administrative problems