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This article proposes an evolution in teaching and learning that will facilitate the needs of the 21st century learner. Successful examples are highlighted to introduce the various pieces needed to create the picture of a new learningscape, a hybrid model of learning. First, the atlier form of learning, modeled after the architecture studio is described where student work is public within the studio and is critiqued by fellow students and directed by the instructor or master architect. He then describes an apprenticeship model in which students "learn to be" and practice productive inquiry in which they actively seek what they need in order to do what they want to do. Next, Seely-Brown explored the use of backchanneling, and bringing it to the forefront, which transforms a class into a collaborative team. Finally he describes the passion based learning exhibited by the "pro-amatuer". These are niche communities forming on the web, sharing ideas and information. The example provided was amateur astronomers who share tips, post images, and interact with each other and with professionals in the field. Seely-Brown combines these various thoughts, into what he calls the Grand Transition in our educational approach from supply-push mode to demand-pull mode. The hybrid model of learning is a culture of peer-based learning and building in which students participate in passion-based niche communities of co-creation complemented by a core curriculum.

John Seely Brown: Tinkering as a Mode of Knowledge Production

This is a different world we live in, one of peer based learning within communities where people learn from each other. Moving into a world of change. "Tinkering is taking your imagination and building something from It". Tinkering with ideas around us, asking good questions, being open to criticism, accepting the criticism and learning from it. Yes, developing critical thinkers." Create, Reflect and Share - peer based learning, kids learning from each other. Working together shoulder by shoulder. Allowing students to find the idea and take their learning where they want it to go. Constructing a new kind of learning environment teaching and understanding each other. The teacher being a mentor in the learning environment, constructing an environment were we are always constructing and teaching one another. Relating tinkering to technology is simple. Tools in the digital world allow learners to take an idea, make change for better or worse, play with knowledge. Developing ideas not necessarily new ones, but grown ones that exist. It allows learners to create knowledge on the fly and foster imagination. What an amazing video, definitely a must to watch, it fostered my ideas of peer based learning. Loved the way it related back to education way back where one teacher taught kids of all ages, where tinkering was definitely the way education was driven. Older kids helping younger. This is the way John thinks we should be going in education, I feel we are moving in that direction but it is evolving. Watch the video and enjoy!