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The future of work is here, and with it, new challenges — so what does this mean for teaching and learning? It means more contribution and young people learning how to make a difference. 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.

Iowa BIG in Cedar Rapids Iowa helps students lead their own learning journey while they discover their gifts, talents, and interests.

At Latitude High in Oakland students participate in extended learning opportunities including studios, internships and student-designed businesses.

Crosstown High in Memphis is a learner-centered school that engages students in meaningful, project-based work and authentic relationships.

Purdue Polytechnic in Indianapolis is building a STEM school around students. Students create individualized schedules and engage in real-world challenges with industry partners.

Design Tech High on the Oracle campus in Redwood City starts with a 9th-grade prototyping class and ends with a senior engineering project.

A growing number of high schools are organized for contribution.

They feature extended challenges and use design thinking to address real-world problems.

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Student Voice: My Goal Is to Change the Face of the...

Guest Author - February 26, 2021

By: Kaci Anderson. At a time when the healthcare industry is sorely in need of diversity, career preparation programs for high school students of all backgrounds are key.

The Future of Work: How Do We Prepare Our Students?

Rachelle Dene Poth - April 19, 2019

Acknowledging that today’s students will need a variety of 21st century skills upon entering the future workplace, Rachelle Dene Poth explores five types of learning experiences that facilitate the student learning process.

10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12

Guest Author - May 13, 2018

By: Dacia Jones. Computational thinking can help prepare the next generation for the future of work. It teaches students to process information like a computer would. It'll guide students through a series of steps, similar to an algorithm, to solve open-ended problems.

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

Guest Author - March 23, 2018

By: Amy McGrath. More and more young people are starting to build their own businesses. Mark Greenberg is the founder and CEO of BuildEd. He uses his experience as an entrepreneur in industries ranging from consulting to real estate investment to develop entrepreneurship courses for partners like ASU Prep Digital and several K-12 programs.

How Educators Can Prepare for the Future of Work

Rachelle Dene Poth - June 14, 2019

How do we prepare teachers so that they can, in turn, best prepare the students for the future of work? Rachelle Dene Poth shares thoughts on how educators can prepare themselves for the future through continuous learning.

Artificial Intelligence: Preparing Students for the Future with AI

Rachelle Dene Poth - September 3, 2019

Over this summer, I’ve noticed an even greater focus on the topic...

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A 5-step guide to scale responsible #AI : Companies should embrace this #transformation as trust in AI systems will be the defining factor to determine who is worth doing business with #ArtificialIntelligence #Futureofwork #ML #DataAnalytics #BigData https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/03/scaling-up-with-responsible-ai-a-5-step-guide-for-companies/

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Sachin Gosavi @SachinGo·

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New research by @holgermu @constellationr: Platforms Rule Enterprise Application Success in the 2020s

http://bit.ly/305N54U #FutureOfWork #NextGenApps

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Jacob Morgan@jacobm·

Do you find it hard to speak up in meetings and at work? Learn our tips here: http://ow.ly/VFZA50DNM6a

#futureofwork #leadership #communicationtips #meeting #findyourvoice #speakup

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Mercer @mercer·

What are companies doing to reinvent in response to #COVID19? See how flexible, sustainable work models and #business practices will help companies address today's realities and tomorrow's challenges. https://bit.ly/3uPLRZJ #FutureofWork #HR

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Mercer Asia @mercerinasia·

What will the #FutureofWork look like post-#COVID19? @TheCEOMagazineG examines 5 key areas for employees and organisations to watch for. https://bit.ly/3kCIj8N #jobs #career

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Cognizant@Cognizant·

Digital solutions accelerated by the pandemic are here to stay. The #FutureOfWork will depend on intelligent machines. https://cogniz.at/3bU6L1s

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Sachin Gosavi @SachinGo·

.@Zoom_US says it won't stop growing yet as it crushes Q4 expectations ttp://bit.ly/3uMs0uL @Mike_Wheatley @SiliconANGLE

@holgermu @constellationr >> When tech vendors grow 30%+, investors are happy. Zoom grew 300%+ Needs to manage growth & fend off @MicrosoftTeams #FutureofWork

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Bern Blake, CEO @Skills-Base @CEO_SkillsBase·

It all starts with Skills... this is a invaluable introduction to the creation of a SKill Library for your team. #HR #HRTech #Skills21 #AgileSkills #FutureOfLearning #SkillsToGrow #FutureOfWork

Skills Base@_SkillsBase_

Do you have skills data readily available to assess employees and report on skills gaps and strengths? Learn about the growing importance of a skills library and what you can do to get started. @UNLEASHgroup @HRAnalyticsTT https://www.skills-base.com/getting-started-with-your-skills-library-what-you-need-to-know

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Harold Sinnott 📲 #FutureofWork @HaroldSinnott·

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@labordeolivier @McKinsey_MGI @McKinsey @tewoz @kalydeoo @AshokNellikar @ShiCooks @CurieuxExplorer @NevilleGaunt @JeroenBartelse @Fabriziobustama @FrRonconi @MargaretSiegien @AlbertoEMachado @Dahl_Consult @PawlowskiMario @Nad_Alves @ArnaultChatel @DimitriHommel @mallys_ @3itcom @lesguer_lionel @RLDI_Lamy @AnthonyRochand @Nadia__Jacoby Thank you for sharing, @labordeolivier 📱📲

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Spiros Margaris@SpirosMargaris·

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AI #commission sees ‘extraordinary’ support to stand up

tech-focused service #academy

https://buff.ly/3uPUSlR #fintech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning @FederalNewsNet @jheckmanWFED #cybersecurity #futureofwork

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Data Point One: “The Future of Work | OECD Employment Outlook 2019.” Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. https://www.oecd.org/employment/Employment-Outlook-2019-Highlight-EN.pdf

Data Point Two: Bughin, J., Dahlstrom, P., Hazan, E., Lund, S., Subramaniam, A. and Weisinger, A. “Skill shift: Automation and the future of the workforce” McKinsey Global Institute. 2018. https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/skill-shift-automation-and-the-future-of-the-workforce

Data Point Three: “The Future of Jobs Report 2018.” World Economic Forum. http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_2018.pdf

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