Showing papers in "on The Horizon in 2001"
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TL;DR: For example, this paper pointed out that students are no longer the people our educational system was designed to teach, and that a really big discontinuity has taken place in the last decades of the 20th century.
Abstract: It is amazing to me how in all the hoopla and debate these days about the decline of education in the US we ignore the most fundamental of its causes. Our students have changed radically. Today’s students are no longer the people our educational system was designed to teach. Today’s students have not just changed incrementally from those of the past, nor simply changed their slang, clothes, body adornments, or styles, as has happened between generations previously. A really big discontinuity has taken place. One might even call it a “singularity” – an event which changes things so fundamentally that there is absolutely no going back. This so-called “singularity” is the arrival and rapid dissemination of digital technology in the last decades of the 20 th century.
7,973 citations
TL;DR: Part one of this paper highlights how students today think and process information fundamentally differently from their predecessors, as a result of being surrounded by new technology.
Abstract: Part one of this paper highlights how students today think and process information fundamentally differently from their predecessors, as a result of being surrounded by new technology. The author compares these “digital natives” with the older generation who are learning and adopting new technology naming them “digital immigrants”.
7,584 citations
TL;DR: Prensky as mentioned in this paper explored the differences between "digital natives" and "digital immigrants" and presented evidence to support these differences from neurology, social psychology and from studies done on children using games for learning.
Abstract: Part 2 of Prensky’s paper exploring the differences between “digital natives” and “digital immigrants”. In this second part the author presents evidence to support these differences from neurology, social psychology and from studies done on children using games for learning.
3,484 citations
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TL;DR: In a recent study, this article found that children today are being socialized in a way that is vastly different from their parents, and the numbers are overwhelming: over 10,000 hours playing videogames, over 200,000 emails and instant messages sent and received; over 10k hours talking on digital cell phones; over 20k hours watching TV (a high percentage fast speed MTV), over 500,000 commercials seen; and, at the very most, 5k hours of book reading.
Abstract: Our children today are being socialized in a way that is vastly different from their parents. The numbers are overwhelming: over 10,000 hours playing videogames, over 200,000 emails and instant messages sent and received; over 10,000 hours talking on digital cell phones; over 20,000 hours watching TV (a high percentage fast speed MTV), over 500,000 commercials seen—all before the kids leave college. And, maybe, at the very most, 5,000 hours of book reading. These are today’s “Digital Native” students. 1
188 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors look at the impact of globalization on the university, both internally and externally, and present some of the forces that are acting on the University, both internal and externally.
Abstract: This editorial looks at some of the forces that are acting on the university, both internally and externally. We look at the impact of globalization in this article.
177 citations
TL;DR: The authors argues that the corporatization of Australian universities will lead to a serious degradation of the system as a whole, and points out that the way in which education has been mobilized in the service of dominant economic ideology.
Abstract: Calls to attention the ways in which education has been mobilized in the service of dominant economic ideology. Looks particularly at the corporatization of Australian universities and argues that this will lead to a serious degradation of the system as a whole.
30 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the principles that should help managers in their new roles and responsibilities, such as continuous learning, learning from customers, building on existing innovation, listening, observing and understanding.
Abstract: In present times of increasing change and uncertainty, managers need a real understanding of the way that people learn. Managers must strive to support a work environment that nurtures continuous learning. This article examines the principles that should help managers in their new roles and responsibilities, such as continuous learning, learning from customers, building on existing innovation, listening, observing and understanding.
24 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors projected a shift from learning to perform to performing to learn and summarized and commented upon the last of three story-writing exercises undertaken by 166 Minnesota public school administrators in late January 2001.
Abstract: This is the sixth article in our series projecting a shift from learning to perform to performing to learn This article summarizes and comments upon the last of three story‐writing exercises undertaken by 166 Minnesota public school administrators in late January 2001
13 citations
TL;DR: It is concluded that through virtual mobility, the real collaborative links become even more efficient and that real mobility is an added value to virtual mobility and vice versa.
Abstract: Explains that international mobility forms an integral part of the academic work of most faculty members. Considers some implications of faculty mobility in cyberspace and some of the constraints of the virtual world. Formulates recommendations for the enhancement of faculty mobility in the virtual world at the international and department levels. Discusses new cultural, social and educational challenges related to virtual mobility. Concludes that through virtual mobility, the real collaborative links become even more efficient and that real mobility is an added value to virtual mobility and vice versa.
12 citations
TL;DR: The INTI international Group of Colleges in Malaysia has expanded into China, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam as mentioned in this paper, which is a group of colleges based in Malaysia with a focus on education.
Abstract: News piece about how the INTI international Group of Colleges in Malaysia has expanded into China, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
11 citations
TL;DR: This article argued that schools will be unable to compete with the wealth of knowledge freely available to students via sources such as the internet and suggested that information technology, which has been welcomed into schools, is a "Trojan horse" which will ultimately lead to the extinction of the education system as we know it.
Abstract: Considers the future of education in light of developments in information technology – most notably the growth of the internet – over recent years. Suggests that information technology, which has been welcomed into schools, is a “Trojan horse” which will ultimately lead to the extinction of the education system as we know it. Schools will be unable to compete with the wealth of knowledge freely available to students via sources such as the internet.
TL;DR: Filtering out useful bits of information, in a world awash with information, is becoming very costly because not only must the information itself be considered, but also the factor of time.
Abstract: Filtering out useful bits of information, in a world awash with information, is becoming very costly. Not only must we consider the information itself, but we must also consider the factor of time. When in time and space is it important and what is its half‐life?
TL;DR: A discussion on how file sharing software can assist communications between teachers and students and how Peer‐to‐peer networking can benefit education and improve student feedback.
Abstract: A discussion on how file sharing software can assist communications between teachers and students. Explains how Peer‐to‐peer networking can benefit education and improve student feedback.
TL;DR: In the PBL paradigm, learning is a Just‐In‐Time event that occurs in the moment of performance or in highly detailed Just‐Ahead‐of‐Time simulations that are continually revised by smart DC software.
Abstract: Presents scenarios which illustrate the functionality of digitally distributed competence (DC) Explains that Performance Base Learning (PBL) is premised on the use of DC to support increments in human learning and makes a case for DC‐supported PBL in education Explores the challenges faced by the workforce that have resulted in expanded uses of DC and argues that these challenges provide clear guidelines for the renovation and revitalization of education services in countries such as the United States Concludes that in the PBL paradigm, learning is a Just‐In‐Time event that occurs in the moment of performance or in highly detailed Just‐Ahead‐of‐Time simulations that are continually revised by smart DC software
TL;DR: This is the third of seven reports on the development of software to support performances in which learning takes place and introduces a school administrator study population.
Abstract: This is the third of seven reports on the development of software to support performances in which learning takes place. We will introduce a school administrator study population in this article and follow up with three highly descriptive reports of their assessments of software‐supported learning performances.
TL;DR: This article is the fourth in a series examining the projected impacts of new technology and software on K‐12 education and brief composites representing administrator uses of handhelds for school management performances are presented.
Abstract: This article is the fourth in a series examining the projected impacts of new technology and software on K‐12 education. The data was collected from 166 school administrators attending a workshop in the United States during January 2001. The data is presented in the form of brief composites representing administrator uses of handhelds for school management performances. The authors then comment on the administrators’ assessments based on the background reasoning.
TL;DR: Distance Learning, Virtual Universities, Online Courses, and associated developments have received a lot of attention in this publication, academic educational journals, as well as the mainstream media as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Distance Learning, Virtual Universities, Online Courses, and associated developments have received a lot of attention in this publication, academic educational journals, as well as the mainstream media. Most of the overviews tend to highlight the positive features of greater access, flexibility, reduced costs, and self‐paced learning. By 1999, over 10,000 accredited courses were being offered online, leading some commentators to declare the old‐fashioned classroom to be “as outdated as carbon paper and the mimeograph machine”. Although much of the optimism is related to the positive contributions which can supplement traditional “brick and mortar” colleges and universities, our techno‐fix culture has also created a “full speed ahead” rush towards computer‐mode education. “Like the stampede online by business, this is being propelled by a fear of being left behind – even though nobody really knows where we’re headed.”
TL;DR: A Voice from Pari comes from two participants at "The Future of the Academy" conference held in Pari in September 2001 as discussed by the authors, who present an analysis of the Italian situation and some reflections on the advantages and disadvantages of open competition in the university market place.
Abstract: In this issue A Voice from Pari comes from two participants at “The Future of the Academy” conference held in Pari in September 2001. Italian universities are in the midst of large‐scale reforms dictated by the Italian government. When one reads that, while graduates in most European countries can expect to start work in their early twenties, Italian students are not graduating until around the age of 27, it becomes clear why change is needed. Francesca Farabollini, pro‐rector of education at the University of Siena, and Maurizio Franzini, an economist at the same university, have been actively engaged in these reforms and present an analysis of the Italian situation and some reflections on the advantages and disadvantages of open competition in the university market place.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors continue the consideration of forces acting upon the university, both internally and externally, and particularly focus on the impact of partnering, and suggest that outsourcing is now a firm part of the delivery of higher education and the issue is to what extent this has or will continue to occur.
Abstract: This editorial continues the consideration of forces acting upon the university, both internally and externally. Particularly focuses on the impact of partnering. Suggests that outsourcing is now a firm part of the delivery of higher education and the issue is to what extent this has or will continue to occur. Looks also at the concept of “co‐opetition” where institutions in one country have partnered with those in another. Suggests that the nature and rate of change present difficulties in terms of future planning for universities.
TL;DR: The positive and negative reactions of administrators to the substitution of these innovations in place of conventional learning undertaken by students are considered.
Abstract: The fifth is a series of articles looking at distributed competence software and performance base learning. This type of software offers real time solutions to person in learning, living and work situations. Performance base learning refers to the on‐task learning that accompanies the application of distributed competence software in school, in the community and in work settings. This article considers the positive and negative reactions of administrators to the substitution of these innovations in place of conventional learning undertaken by students.
TL;DR: A meeting held in the village of Pari, Tusony in 2000 of scientists, economists, humanists and philosophers to debate the issues surrounding the future of the academy is described in this paper.
Abstract: Presents a preliminary report of a meeting held in the village of Pari, Tusony in September 2000 of a group of scientists, economists, humanists and philosophers to debate the issues surrounding the future of the academy. Provides a summary of the broad and far‐reaching discussions, including the themes of: Elites, authorities and influence; Working definitions on the role of knowledge; Commonalities across disciplines; Ways of learning; Ethical issues; Distance learning; Compatibility of democracy and scholarship; Competition and the University; and Holistic education for the whole person. Concludes that there is need to continue these discussions.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors look at the impact of lifelong learning on the university, both internally and externally, and discuss how universities use great expenses to recruit students, but are not retaining them as part of the community once they have graduated.
Abstract: This editorial continues our look at some of the forces that are acting on the university, both internally and externally. In this issue we look at the impact of lifelong learning. Universities use great expenses to recruit students, but are not retaining them as part of the community once they have graduated. The loss of alumni from the community is a great disadvantage to the institution and actively discourages collaborative learning.
TL;DR: This paper argues that while libraries faced canceling subscriptions in response to escalating journal prices and declining budgets, the creation of the World Wide Web made a ubiquitous electronic alternative to the print journal possible for the first time.
Abstract: In recent years, scholars and academic librarians have begun to consider alternatives to the print‐based model for research publishing. Fortuitously, two significant trends emerged almost simultaneously. While libraries faced canceling subscriptions in response to escalating journal prices and declining budgets, the creation of the World Wide Web made a ubiquitous electronic alternative to the print journal possible for the first time.
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TL;DR: People need to be “participators of knowledge who will bring their inherent creativity to an understanding of how to use their knowledge”.
Abstract: Compares the process experienced through the reading of books with that of taking information from the internet. Indicates that the interaction between the book reader and the text is very rich and based around the life experiences of the reader. Indicates the importance with regard to the internet of organizing data and information into active knowledge. People need to be “participators of knowledge who will bring their inherent creativity to an understanding of how to use their knowledge”.
TL;DR: On the Horizon, a quarterly, doubled in size with expanded features, longer, more in‐depth articles, and a global focus, as it adds regional editors to its board, is published by Emerald, a major international publisher of over 130 professional journals.
Abstract: On the Horizon was born in the mind of our current Editor Emeritus, Jim Morrison, as an environmental scanning journal. Published for a number of years by Jossey‐Bass, On the Horizon was acquired by a small, selective, house in the UK, Camford. Today we are pleased to announce that OTH will be published by Emerald, http://emeraldinsight.com, a major international publisher of over 130 professional journals. Beginning with Volume 10, in January 2002, OTH becomes a quarterly, doubled in size with expanded features, longer, more in‐depth articles, and a global focus, as it adds regional editors to its board.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss whether, in ten years, campus-based, nation-funded, local student oriented universities will exist, and introduce the notion of huge multinational players into the educational market.
Abstract: Discusses whether, in ten years, campus‐based, nation‐funded, local student oriented universities will exist, and introduces the notion of huge multinational players into the educational market.
TL;DR: TheGW Forecast is an online system that pools the knowledge of experts to forecast emerging technologies – the GW Forecast fills the need for convenient, reliable information to guide understanding and decisions.
Abstract: People sense that the world is passing through a profound transformation, but they badly need convenient, reliable information to guide their understanding and decisions. For the past ten years my colleagues and I have filled this need using an online system that pools the knowledge of experts to forecast emerging technologies – the GW Forecast.