Chapter 1: New world, new web, new skills

Valerie Kryc

Devorah Shiffman

Michael Abbott

Texting Poll

New World

Technology has allowed corporations increased flexibility, helpful cost cutting techniques and the overall ability to save time.

The ability to create and share on the web has allowed for millions of people around the world to become active and involved in an ever changing environment.

New World:Educational considerations

Technology has become an intricate part of our future students lives.

The use of new technologies increases student motivation and allows them to become more engaged in their learning environment.

As teachers, it is important to keep up with the constant change in technology and on the web to help our students be more prepared for potential challenges in the future.

Economics 102

Purpose of education is to prepare competent employees

Students must learn to remain competitive in an ever-changing world.

The East is gaining ground and making more advancements in the west.

Friedman’s 3 World “Flatteners”

The new technologies and the new processes made possible or enhanced by these technologies.

New ways of working and a new playing field for doing business.

New set of people that have emerged onto the playing field and want to work

Economics 102

Companies spread their business throughout the world

1 in every 10 computer jobs will move overseas in the next two years (cheaper and efficient)

India, China, Russia are the leaders

Economics 102

Shift from “command and control” to “connect and collaborate”

Videoconferencing, blogging, instant messaging, etc.

Education

Many students interested in reaching the top of the business ladder have traveled here to learn.

India, China, and South Korea had the highest representations of foreign students in 2004-05

“Outlearn the competition” History textbooks have shifted from “wars,

dynasties, and revolutions to economics, technology, social customs, and globalization”

Expansions in Education

South Korea: Open-source software Linux in India Who will be prepared for the 21st century?

How can we help them prepare? Universal access to broadband is important.

Right now, South Korea is leading

New Web

Web 2.0 is an invented term, when the Internet went from clicking and linking to creating and sharing

New collection of Web-based tools Many are free, available to all Social networks, blogs, wikis, photo/video

sharing sites

New Web

Allows for collaboration online, using another party’s format for free

“The net has replaced the PC as the platform that matters”

Effective for business success as well as personal enjoyment

New Web

Open and democratic Mostly free of charge Anyone may add volume to its knowledge

Ex: Wikipedia Bloggers are especially important

Opinions in political situations Tips for enjoyment Information and experiences Opinions about products and services

New Corporations

New technologies are allowing for corporations to utilize globalization and outsourcing techniques to breakdown barriers between employees, partners and customers.

Social networking: wikis, blogs, interactive profiles etc. Provide more fluent communication throughout the

company Help search for possible employee candidates Learn more about the customer base as well

21st Century Skills

Students accept technology as part of their everyday life and use it without question whereas members of older generations and schools lag behind

Everything is changing!

4 Categories of Skill

Digital-Age Literacy Inventive Thinking Effective Communication High Productivity

21st Century Skills

Teachers need to help guide students to understanding these new tools

Students will need these new skills to help them enter the work force if we do not teach it them and help them other Countries will advance further and further as America lags behind

Schools and Change

New tools promote working with others, creativity and communication between students and their peers

These new approaches helps students prepare for entering the work force

School and Change cont.

New approaches encourage flexibility, change and teamwork

Schools are used to help students adapt to changes that are made every day in the technology world.

The Tipping Point

“the moment within an epidemic when everything can change”

We can not just sit by and watch it happen we have to recognize and get involved as technology changes and advances

New Tools and Learning

Programs which are similar to your typical Microsoft applications are now web based through the tools of Web 2.0 and many are free to use. Allowing for decreased expenses for schools

However, not all aspects of Microsoft program are not featured within Web 2.0

Improvements(Figure 1.1 pg. 23)

Web Based Collaborative Online Open source Shared content

These changes are believed to

be the wave of the future in that,

online tools will become the

norm when compared to offline

programs. The first obstacle

though, will be achieving a level

of comfort by the user base.

Taking Advantage and Educating

This change will be fast: Students will need to be introduced to these

changes at a young age to help them adjust to new ways of communicating.

Students will be able to interact easily and collaborate with one another.

These tools will be the only way for our students to become competitive in their future.

Quiz Question

In the 2004-05 school year, which country had the highest representation of foreign students in the U.S.?

a. Japan

b. South Koreac. India

d. China

Answer

In the 2004-05 school year, which country had the highest representation of foreign students in the U.S.?

C. India

Quiz Question

Why are consumer blogs so important for companies?

Answer

Why are consumer blogs so important for companies?

These blogs are written by consumers, and they can seriously aid or harm business depending on the satisfaction of the customer.

Quiz Question

New technologies are allowing for corporations to utilize globalization and techniques to breakdown barriers between employees, partners and customers.

a. Outsourcing

b. Teaching

c. Collaborative

d. Money saving

Answer

New technologies are allowing for corporations to utilize globalization and techniques to breakdown barriers between employees, partners and customers.

A. Outsourcing

Quiz Question

Which one of the following is not considered a benefit from using Web 2.0 Tools?

a. It is web based

b. Collaborative

c. Everyone if familiar with it

d. Applications are free

Answer

Which one of the following is not considered a benefit from using Web 2.0 Tools?

C. Everyone if familiar with it

Quiz Question

Why is it so important for us to educate our students in Web 2.0 technologies?

a. It’s fun to use

b. Provides a competitive edge in the future

c. They will work on their own

d. They won’t need to be taught in the classroom.

Answer

Why is it so important for us to educate our students in Web 2.0 technologies?

B. Provides a competitive edge in the future

Quiz Question

Which of the follow is not part of the 4 categories of 21st Century Skills:A)High Productivity

B) Inventive Thinking

C) Knowledge of Computers

D) Effective Communication

Answer

Which of the follow is not part of the 4 categories of 21st Century Skills:

C) Knowledge of Computers

Quiz Question

How often do students use technology?A) Everyday

B) Once A Week

C) 3-5 Times a Week

D) Once A Month

Answer

How often do students use technology?

A) Everyday

Quiz Question

In Schools, what do these new tools NOT encourage?A) Teamwork

B) Sticking to what we know

C) Creativity

D) Flexibility

Answer

In Schools, what do these new tools NOT encourage?

B) Sticking to what we know

Quiz Question

True or False. As teachers it is important that we get involved and help students as technology changes and advances.

Answer

True or False. As teachers it is important that we get involved and help students as technology changes and advances.

True