Update: A reader writes in with this nifty little site, which has more information on the video.
I am usually pretty skeptical of predictions about the future that sound impossible, especially regarding technology (I am less skeptical of those predictions that deal with human population demographics).
This video makes plenty of both. I really liked it except for the stuff between the five and six minute marks.
It was found via this DH article on a presentation the LCSD D.O. staff gave to the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. Smart - now if someone would just show it to teachers and students, I'd be happier.
In a nutshell, I think the video suggests that what students should be focusing on is not so much the retention of facts, but the acquisition and mastery of skills like creative thinking, problem solving, how to collaborate effectively and how to communicate information across multiple media platforms.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Did You Know: Predicting Future Statistics - Youtube Video
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It was shown to teachers our first day back in August. And there were some teachers who have already shown it to their students. We know one teacher who showed it to advisory students as a motivator to get them to complete their career related learning standards. It helped.
Excellent!
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