Future of Work
The future of work will bring new challenges and cause us to shift how we think about jobs and employability—so what does this mean for teaching and learning? In our exploration of the #FutureOfWork, sponsored by eduInnovation and powered by Getting Smart, we dive into what’s happening, what’s coming and how schools might prepare. For more, follow #FutureOfWork and visit our Future of Work page.
How $5 Billion Could Provide a Great Education for Every Kid on Earth
From developing more early college high schools to supporting the development and expansion of innovative platform networks, learn more as Tom outlines a plan using 15 investment and strategy opportunities, totaling $5 billion, to provide a great education for every child.
Contribution: Schools Alive with Possibility
Tom Vander Ark discusses the importance of schools providing a focus on contribution through challenges and design thinking. Students have the power to address real-world problems as they embrace complexities associated with the future of work and contribute to their community.
AI Family Challenge Introduces Artificial Intelligence, Encourages Problem Solving
With the desire to empower underrepresented youth through STEM learning, Tara Chklovski launched nonprofit Iridescent. This led to the launch of a global competition, Technovation and AI Family Challenge where families learn about AI and use it to solve a problem in their community
Enhancing Innovation in the Workplace through 5 Montessori Conditions
Highlighting the International Montessori School of Hong Kong, Kyle Wagner provides Montessori insights that support creativity and innovations that align with the future of work.
No-Collar Jobs Offer Schools Chance to Create Mashups of Academics and Vocations
David Ross explains how no-collar and new collar opportunities do not require a four-year degree, rather vocational training, certifications and the right mix of in-demand skill sets.
Motivating Young People to Pursue the Professions of the Future
By: Mark C. Perna. As we approach uncertainty and excitement around the Future of Work, young people have to see a bigger why behind a company vision than just shareholder returns and making money. Learn more here.
Critical Thinking – a Critical Skill in School and for the Future of Work
By: David Ross. We need to do a better job of developing critical thinking skills for learners and workers. David Ross asks, are we using the same label to describe a different set of skills?
How AI Curriculum Can Prepare Students for Success in a New World
By: Andrew Chen. How schools and teachers are overcoming the barrier of entry to prepare students as young as kindergarten for a future of AI.
How to Be Employable Forever
Education for the innovation economy is not just about knowledge and skill, it’s about mindset--collaborative, interdisciplinary, ethical, empathetic, entrepreneurial and global. Read more about Olin College, the most well-regarded engineering school in the world.
Helping Students Prepare for Their Futures with LinkedIn
LinkedIn has become an essential networking and professional development platform to use for the new global workforce.