The digital revolution & the educator's dilemma

by Kate Carruthers on Apr 26, 2010

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The digital revolution & the educator’s dilemma — Presentation Transcript

The Digital Revolution & the Educator's Dilemma
Kate Carruthers
April 2010
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Kate Carruthers
www.katecarruthers.com

Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence
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Educational Goals for Young Australians
Source: 2008 Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians

Goal 2: All young Australians become:
Successful learners
Confident and creative individuals
Active and informed citizens
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Educational Goals for Young Australians
Source: 2008 Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians

“…equip all young Australians with the essential skills, knowledge and capabilities to thrive and compete in a globalised world and information rich workplaces of the current century.”
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Australian curriculum
Source: http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum.html

“communications devices have changed”
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a brave new world
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a connected world
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with connected people

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with connected people

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+ social participation

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+ collaboration
Wikinomics

Traditional teaching
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Source: Kate Carruthers Dec 2009

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19th Century

Hierarchical
Physical discipline
Structured
Linear
Teacher centred
Received knowledge
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19th century

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Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1026381/Pupils-better-maths-facing-teacher-pairs-according-government-adviser.html

Hierarchical
Physical discipline
Semi-structured
Linear
Teacher centred
Received knowledge
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20th century

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Source: http://mypencilranoutofink.wordpress.com/2009/03/12/7-cmc/

Networked
Non-physical discipline
Collaborative
Student centred
Knowledge discovery
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21st century

Social web values
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Source: Kate Carruthers Dec 2009

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Educator’s dilemma

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Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/2922421696/

Technology enabling
Personalisation
Customisation
Interaction
Collaboration
Ongoing assessment
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Challenge for educators is keeping up with the technology

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Thank-you

Slides available: www.slideshare.net/carruthk
Website: www.katecarruthers.com
Twitter: @kcarruthers
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Some resources
Clive Thompson on the New Literacy http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-09/st_thompson
Wikinomics http://www.wikinomics.com/blog/index.php
2010 Horizon Report http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2010/
Morgan Stanley Internet Trends 2010 http://www.morganstanley.com/institutional/techresearch/pdfs/Internet_Trends_041210.pdf
Pew Future of the Internet 2010 http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Future-of-the-Internet-IV.aspx?r=1
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