21st Century Schools

lots of conversation on 21st century learning

Engaged and energized, he poured through the pages one by one before slowing down for reading after reading of the book. He was immersed in the world of Mr. Lessmore.When I purchased the short film and showed him that, he lost interest quickly and wanted to go back to the book.

By far the most important way employees learn to do their work is in the course of doing their jobs. As Picasso said, "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." Workers learn through discovery borne of trying things out, mimicking others and engaging in conversation. They do this on the job, not in the classroom.

Sir Ken Robinson talks about how education needs to change to preserve divergent thinking and creativity instead of destroying it.