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Explore the evolving landscape of higher education through dialogue, technology, and adaptability in the changing world of work. Learn how knowledge networks and new teaching methods are shaping the future of learning and employment. Discover key principles for fostering curiosity, building bridges, and leveraging technology to create impactful educational experiences.
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The Changing World of Higher Education Peter Atkinson
The Lecture Teaching method of the C14th
Dialogue Plato/Aflaton C4th BCE
Conversation World Café: http://www.theworldcafe.com/ Gurteen Knowledge: http://www.gurteen.com/
Connectivism • George Siemens • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqL_lsogeNU
Using the Technology • Linked-in • Twitter • Social Bookmarking • Pinterest • Delicious • Academic Referencing • Mendeley • You Tube • Example of a lecturer explaining a difficult concept: -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwdqB5FXenc • MOOC • Eg. Courserahttps://www.coursera.org/
Knowledge Networks • Knowledge isn’t in your head – it is part of a context • Knowledge is ‘in the room’ – a group of people knows more than one person, even if that person is an expert • Knowledge is owned by communities of practice • Knowledge is in the connections which you make
Changing World of Work • Research Findings:- • Managers expect there to be a revolution in working practices • Most managers think their organisations are not adapting fast enough • People should be allowed to manage their own work patterns • Most believe that a new way of working would benefit their organisation • Need a strong culture of trust – to treat people as self-motivated • A. Maitland and P Thomson (2013) Future Work: How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive in the New World of Work, London: Palgrave
Conclusion: Some Principles • Teaching ≠ Presentation • People learn through conversation • Knowledge doesn’t fit into containers • Understanding = Building Bridges • Teacher ≠ Authority • Encourage Curiosity • Use the technology • Create knowledge connections • Use flip lectures
References • A. Maitland and P. Thomson (2013) Future Work: How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive in the New World of Work, London: Palgrave. • J. Brown and D. Isaacs (2005) The World Cafe: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That Matter,San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. • M. Barber, K. Donnelly and S. Rizvi (2013) An avalanche is coming: Higher education and the revolution ahead [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.ippr.org/publication/55/10432/an-avalanche-is-coming-higher-education-and-the-revolution-ahead