NEW TECHNOLOGIES, THE GROWTH OF ASIAN ECONOMIES AND

IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOLING AND EDUCATORS

Professor Michael HOUGH

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AimsUpdate on:-1. ‘new technologies’ that are driving change2. challenges of developing Asian economies eg PRC3.Challenges/ opportunities facing the Australian economy

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Seminar Approach

For each Theme1.MH will provide a Partial Overview using PPT slide and accompanying word documents-all available on Conference website2.Opportunity for Discussion Initially in Small Group(s)3.Opportunity for Personal Conclusions including action plans

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Theme 1:- Technologies Driving Change1. An overview of the Main Change Technologies2. Examples of Specific Overlap/Interaction ‘Drivers of

Change” That at Present are very impactful3. Some MH selections of:-

1. How to “Keep up” i.e. useful resource points2. Specific Examples That Fascinate/ Interest MH with

Implications for Education and Schooling3. An Overview/ Summary That works for MH4. Discussion and Useful action plans

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Theme 2:- Developing Asian Economies:- PRC ( China) and India1. Background:- The CASS ( Chinese Academy of

Social Sciences) Delegations to University of Wollongong)

2. An Indian Perspective:- The Blamey Oration 2013 to RUSI by Admiral Singh

3. An Academic Perspective:- Hofstede and ELIC Study

4. PISA Trends5. An MH Comparative Summary

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Theme 3:- Challenges for Australian Economy and Schools1. Official Views e.g. Federal Govt. policies and

assumptions2. MH Perspectives3. Your Group’s Perspectives

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Some Australian Sources-1

1. Futurists:-1. Ross Greenwood:- The Economy

@Ross_Greenwood2. Mark McCrindle:- Consumers

@MarkMcCrindle3. Avril Henry:-The WorkForce

@avrilhenry4. Gilhan Perera:-The Digital Age

@gilhanperera

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Some Australian Sources-2

2 Creators1.Gary Bertwistle:-Thinking Differently

@GaryBertwistle1.Christine Hughes:- Intrapreneurship

CEO Blackmores1.Keiran Flanagan:- Collaboration

@KeiranFTII2.Dan Gregory:- Buyer Behaviour

DanGregoryTII

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3. The Inspirers1.Matt Church:- Leadership

@mattchurch1.Glen Gerryn:- Creating Culture

@glengerryn2.Peter Baines:- Sustainable Leadership

@peter_baines

Some Australian Sources-3

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Some Australian Sources-4

4 The Doers1.Marcus Crow:-Back To Basics

@marcusjcrow2.Angela Vithoulkas:- Adapting To Survive

@AngelaVIVO3.Bernie Brooks:- Bricks to Clicks

@Myismystore

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Some Reflections on PRC ( China)-1

1. Societal:- 1. More Group and Family Oriented2. One Child Policy3. Struggle to Feed and Clothe Population

2. Learning:- More Confucian Oriented:- “ God Parent Teacher”

3. Social Networking:- Don’t access Western social media eg Google Facebook Twitter ( PRC-Weibo/ sms )

4. Hard working and fast learners within a clear situation

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1. Major Concerns about Pollution and environmental degradation

2. Ageing Population3. Etnic minorities based tensions

Some Reflections on PRC-2

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1. Major Concern over water rights/ access- as all Indian rivers rise in PRC

2. Concern over massive military buildup3. Long Term Conflict Potential

Indian Attitudes to PRC

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Some Personal Action Summaries

KEEP CONSIDER CHANGING

EASY / SHORT TERM OPTIONS

DIFFICULT / LONG TERM OPTIONS

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