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Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international reputation for tracking the emerging trends and analysing the diverse generations. He is the Director of McCrindle Research, whose clients include over 100 multinational organisations. His highly valued research and reports have developed his renown as a futurist, demographer and social commentator. Mark is highly regarded for his engaging presentations whether they be keynote addresses at conferences, boardroom briefings or facilitated workshops.
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Understanding the Times: A snapshot of 5 key trends impacting Australia. Mark McCrindle, Social Researcher. www.mccrindle.com.au
Accelerating Timeline 1956 TV in Australia 1991 WWW launched 13 years to reach 50 million 4 years to reach 50 million 2012 Kony 2012 Youtube video 2006 Facebook opens 12 months to reach 50 million 4 days to reach 50 million
Engaging Learners in Changing Times Closed book exams Open book world Memorising “just in case” Accessing “just in time” Teacher (what) Coach (how) Clinical classroom: Block out distractions Innovative aesthetic: Stimulates learning Industrial system Organic environment Curriculum driven (3Rs) Learner-centric
THE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS IN AUSTRALIA What is Gangnam style? What is love? Why is the sky blue? Why is my internet so slow? When is daylight savings? When is Fathers’ Day?
THE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS IN AUSTRALIA How is coal formed? How is honey made? Where is Chuck Norris? Where is my iPhone? Who is Julian Assange? Who is Kony?
Population Growth: Today 11.5 million 2.6 million at church 23 million 1.6 million at church