2. The World Before Manual labor and brute strength were normal for employment opportunities.
3. The World Now Information and brain power now are what employers are looking for in potential candidates.
4. What Students Need to Succeed What students needed in the past What students need today High school diploma Good grades Creativity Critical thinking Problem solving
5. Global Competition We are in a horse race with the rest of the world to be the dominate power. Other countries are closing in on us in the race.
6. The Old Way of Learning in the US The way we used to learn can not longer keep us competitive with the world. Teachers lecturing and students memorizing facts is an outdated practice.
7. The New Way We NEED to Learn Hands-on activities need to be the new way of learning. Children need to gain critical thinking skills in order to compete.
8. The World is Changing and We Need To Change As Well. My 3 month old, Caje, being introduced to the computer.