Future of Learning
Future of Learning
Education in the Innovation Economy
By: John Eger. Many tech CEOs prefer employees with liberal arts degrees, as “the liberal arts train students to thrive in subjectivity and ambiguity, a necessary skill in the tech world where few things are black and white.” Learn more here.
Future of Learning
The Future Is Always Uncertain. So How Should Educators Prepare Today’s Learners?
By: Jenny Abamu and Tony Wan. Having a plan for the future requires understanding what the future will look like. In this post, we look at a recent keynote address on this topic by Tom Vander Ark at the EdSurge Fusion conference.
Future of Learning
Save The Planet–Starting Today
If we have a list of the issues that will shape the future--an earth owner’s manual--when and how should we introduce them to young people? What does it mean to be really ready and why should we be encouraging young people to engage with the world’s most important issue? Tom Vander Ark answers these questions and more.
Ed Policy
America Succeeds Reports on Education Pathways for the Future of Work
Tom share’s key highlights and findings from Age of Agility: Education Pathways for the Future of Work, a new report from America Succeeds.
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12 Next Steps for Ed Leaders
The rapidly changing employment landscape and the future of work have created a new set of realities, roles and responsibilities for leaders. Here's 12 next steps to take on the challenge ahead.
EdTech
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Where It’s At, Where It’s Headed
Artificial intelligence is predicted to fundamentally alter the nature of society by 2040. Investment in AI start-ups was estimated at $6-$9 billion in 2016, up from US$415 million four years earlier. Here's what that means for education.
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10 Really Hard Decisions Coming Our Way
The most powerful tools the world has ever known have been created- and while they have the potential to make lives better, there's a bigger problem we must be aware of. AI Advancements are moving faster than civic infrastructure can handle. Here’s 10 issues we're not prepared for.
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The New Work of Network Leadership
School networks make the challenging work of personalized learning possible at scale, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's how they work.
Future of Learning
World-Class Work Takes Models, Practice, Revision and Support
We've visited thousands of high schools around the world and seen young people doing world-class work both inside and outside the classroom. Here are the common conditions, cultures and connections we've observed that power this world-class work.
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The Future of Learning Is…
The world and work are ever-changing and increasingly dynamic, yet the need to prepare students for this world remains constant. And while the future of learning is hard to predict, such predictions are important for informing a path forward.