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Professional Seminar

2009

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The 21st Century Classroom: Keeping up with the Times

Welcome to the BILC Professional Seminar

Advisory Body to NATO

STANAG 6001

Conference & Seminar

Tasks

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Themes

Special Language Requirements Blended/Hybrid Learning Assessment Virtual Worlds Distance Learning XXIc Classroom New Paradigms for Teaching and Learning

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The Classroom

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Guess who!

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What’s wrong with a classroom?

Nothing

Technology– Writing

• Books

• Blackboard

• Notebooks

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Post-Industrial IT&E

Anywhere Any time Undirected Unfocused Unevaluated Uncontrolled Unacceptable

Online Search

The rapidity of advances in information transfer over the past five years has been breathtaking– So much for the local monopoly on imparting

knowledge– The challenge of constructing knowledge

remains, however.

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Examples

Newer paradigms

– Distributed learning through virtual classrooms– Learning in virtual worlds– Task specific language in simulations– Social networking– Mobile learning

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Bandwagons

Caveat emptor

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Since you are teaching a virtual class, would you consider a virtual paycheck?

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Clients

Generation Y Milennials Boomers II Digital natives

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Characteristics of Gen Y

Generation Y Cons: Impatient: raised in world dominated by

technology and instant gratification. Skeptical: In recent years there has been more

scamming, cheating, lying and exploiting than ever from the major figures in the media. This includes everyone from rock stars to the political leaders. This is the payback.

Blunt and expressive: Self expression is favored over self-control. Making their point is most important.

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Characteristics of Gen Y

Generation Y Cons: They are still young: although they have a “seen it

all, done it all” air about them, lack of life experience means that they don’t know everything yet. They are aware of this and are not afraid to ask questions.

For this generation, it is more efficient to ask questions than to waste time trying to figure things out.

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Characteristics of Gen Y

Generation Y Pros: Adaptability: Generation Y is used to

adapting and being comfortable in various situations.

Technologically savvy: Growing up in the age of technology and taking advantage of it.

Ability to grasp new concepts: This is a learning-oriented generation.

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Characteristics of Gen Y

Generation Y Pros: Efficient multi-taskers: They perform

faster and better than their competition. Tolerant: Generation Y constitutes a

diverse workforce.

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Challenges

Adapt to new ideas and values Accept that MOST are highly educated,

willing to learn, technologically savvy and motivated

Recognize that sensitivity to the needs of this cohort will be the key factor motivating and retaining them

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New Model for Education

Student centred Competency based Relevant Adaptable Creative Focused

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DO NOT PANIC

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We are not alone!

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International & NATO Links

BILC Communities of Practice JSSG ADL WG

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In summary . . .

The traditional classroom still has its uses

but no becomes less relevant as the core of modern adult education . . .

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The 21st Century Classroom: Keeping up with the Times

Listen Hear Make connections Think it through

But most important, step out and . . .

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Enjoy!Enjoy!