Assignment 1: The Why of the World of Work by MBrandt https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3 Explain how the traditional school system based on the industrial model has lost relevance in the 21st century due to technological advances and workplace opportunities. en-us 2017-09-18 18:37:06 UTC 2020-09-21 21:02:32 UTC hello@padlet.com The New Work Industry spencert3 https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/440647093 Teresa Spencer

The school system was based on the industrial model.  Students were taught to memorize mass information.  Many jobs did not require education past the high school level.

Today, technology provides this information at worker's fingertips so there is no longer a need to memorize mass information.  Design and creativity are skills that are more important to foster than memorizing a lot of details.  In addition, at least 65% of today’s jobs require more than a high school education.  WOW can foster student's strengths, interests and values that will help them choose careers.  This makes work relevant.  This will transform our society.

]]> 2020-02-04 23:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/440647093 4th Industrial Revolution https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/441245687 Mitchell Mandell

Having just returned from NCDC, I was inspired by one of the keynote speakers and his description of the 4th industrial revolution.  We are entering an age in which technology is changing so rapidly that we can no longer teach the way we have been in the past.  We need to realize that soft skills in education are what major companies are looking for most--the ability to adapt, communicate, and having problem solving skills.  We need to rethink how we approach teaching this.  Historically, it was all about rote memorization and high test scores.  In order to adapt to the changing demands of the workforce, we need to better align our teaching practices to meet the needs of students with different from the traditional strengths, interests, and values. ]]> 2020-02-05 21:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/441245687 Time for Change https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/441996827 Kirsten Waldapfel

In traditional school settings, students were passive learners. Technology has changed the way our world functions and our students now exist in a global community.   Modern classrooms should encourage exploration and problem solving. We have to prepare students for jobs that don't even exist yet. The World Of Work can challenge students to think beyond then confines of their classroom. By becoming familiar with their passions, strengths and interests students can pursue meaningful careers in an ever-changing world. ]]> 2020-02-07 05:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/441996827 The Why https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/442867572 Ingrid Siss

The traditional model of the school system operated as a sorting machine that perpetuated inequalities and aimed to control.  It is no longer relevant, especially as the educational system is (hopefully) moving towards more equitable practices.  
Modern classrooms focus on developing conceptual understanding of content and building critical thinking skills. Learning to communicate effectively across mediums (digital, art, writing, presentation literacy, etc) is also becoming a focus in our schools. As students develop their own awareness around personal strengths, values and interests, they will be better prepared to pursue educational and career opportunities. ]]> 2020-02-10 06:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/442867572 Expansion of Access gloverb2 https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/445419953 Brad Glover

One of the significant changes that technology advances have brought to the developing school systems and workplace opportunities is the access too information.  This allows us to replace the old idea of whole class instruction and allows us to give students the opportunity to move at their own pace and take control of their own education.  This also allows our students to focus on subjects and ideas that really interest them that they have a desire to pursue. ]]> 2020-02-14 03:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brandtm/4bpb5ntvajl3/wish/445419953