Are We Prepared for the Extreme Future?

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

2. 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

3. 21st 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

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

5. Are We Ready for Our Future Generation of Learners?

6. Meet Generation Z

7. Generation Z Learners Participate in Complex Social Networks Ae Digital Natives

8. 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.

9. The Workplace Requires a New Skill Set A Widening Global Achievement Gap is Emerging The highest performing U.S. students are outperformed by their international Peers The U.S. Population is Becoming Diversified…. By 2050, minorities will be the majority Students must prepare for jobs that have yet to exist

10. 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

11. 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 21st Century Skills, The Society for Human Resource Management, The Conference Board, and Corporate Voices for Working Families, October 2006 www.21stcenturyskills.org

12. “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 BarackObama • Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tuesday March 10th, 2009 Our President’s Call to Action

13. 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 BarackObama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10th, 2009

14. Skills for Success in the 21st Century

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

16. Critical Thinking

17. Collaboration • Create knowledge through creative collaborations • Gain Group dynamic skills • Use Complex social networking skills • Implement Teamwork

18. Technical Literacy

19. 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS • “I'm calling on our nation's governors and state education chiefs to develop standards and assessments that don't simply measure whether students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem-solving and critical thinking and entrepreneurship and creativity.” President BarackObama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10th, 2009

20. Welcome to the 21st Century Classroom

21. Learning in the Future Will Involve • Change in the educational setting • Shift in instructional pedagogy • More diverse methods of learning Graphic by Ken Costello http://www.chemistryland.com/CHM107/index.html

22. Methods of Instruction • Schools need to restructure curriculum and pedagogy to place student engagement at the center of learning • Lessons based upon key concepts grounded in events and issues relevant to students’ lives. he center of learning. • Instructor becomes Facilitator • Learning outcomes emphasize integration and application of learning

23. Integrated Studies • Focus on Integrative Learning • Combines curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are connected. • Promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and knowledge retention. • Enables students to develop multiple perspectives and understand impact of global interdependencies.

24. The 21st Century Campus:New Landscapes for Learning Education will focus on interactions between learners and technologies creating learning spaces that are • Internet-dependent and socially networked • Diverse and highly flexible • Customized for Individualized Learning

25. The 21st Century Campus:New Landscapes for Learning • Use of Hybrid and Blended Learning Environments • Teaching in immersive environments

26. 21st Century Methods of Learning

27. Virtual Education • 3D Multiuser, virtual learning spaces will provide opportunities for Instructors and students to engage in inquiry- based learning activities and simulations not possible in traditional classrooms.

28. According to Gartner Research Firm: 80% of active Internet Users will be participating in a virtual world by the end of 2011 Gronstedt , A. (2007, August)

29. Educational Possibilities of Virtual Learning Environments • Virtual field trips to places and events for cultural enrichment • Experimentation and collaboration in virtual classrooms and social laboratories • Role playing and simulation opportunities • Activities and Assignments to develop complex problem-solving skills Students Can…

30. Visit a Museum in Germany Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden State Art Collection

31. Students in Architecture classes can build replicas of full scale structures and demolish them easily

32. Learn about space flight and navigation by visiting NASA’s International Spaceflight Museum

33. Learn how to Conduct Genealogical Research

34. Global Strategic Learning • Teachers connect with educators across the globe via internet, distance learning, blogs and virtual field trips. • Students engage in projects with students across borders and enter a global society • Students learn about the similarities of other countries/states as well as learn to find value in their differences • Students transition into the workplace with better communication skills and in-depth cultural understanding to enable successful competition in a global society.

35. 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS • “I'm issuing a challenge to educators and lawmakers, parents and teachers alike: • Let us all make turning around our schools our collective responsibility as Americans. And that will require new investments in innovative ideas.” • President BarackObama • Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tuesday March 10th, 2009