Designed to inspire and provoke thought, ISTE's three keynote sessions will each focus on a different aspect of the role of education in supporting creativity and innovation. ISTE leadership, awardees, and an international (and eclectic!) cast of speakers are featured.Andrew Zolli explores the impact of technology on people and education, the shape of things to come, and what it takes to change the world. A brilliant, globally-connected author, forecaster, and design strategist, Zolli is a dynamic leader of today's new generation of young futurists. He has a gift for seeing patterns and strategic opportunities at the intersections of demographics, creativity, innovation, design and technology, and has been the futurist-in-residence for American Demographics, Popular Science, National Geographic, and National Public Radio's Marketplace. He is the editor of The Catalog of Tomorrow, which explores 100 trends and technologies for the next 25 years. He is also the designer of Pop!Tech, a one-of-a-kind annual conference, "community of remarkable people," and ongoing conversation about science, technology, and the future of ideas. At NECC, Andrew will outline the trends shaping education's future and provide insights to help us respond intelligently to the emerging complex changes that matter most to educators—now and years from now.
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How cool! Podcasts of many of the sessions (especially the keynotes) will be published on ISTE at: http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2007/program/podcasting.php I'm sure Andrew Zolli will be at the top of the list.
Here are my notes from the session:
Zolli works with:
- National Geographic
- NPR
- Popular Science
- PopTech.org Pop!Tech http://poptech.org/what_is_poptech/
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead, Anthropologist
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Andrew Zolli and Panel
Tuesday, June 26, 8:30–9:45 am GWCC Murphy Ballroom What do the arts, brain research, and creativity have to do with the emerging face of education? EVERYTHING!
The "creative class" is on the move, and as the world flattens and competition in the global economy increases, the roles of creativity and innovation come into focus. To get us thinking about education's role in growing the leaders of tomorrow, ISTE has asked futurist Andrew Zolli to return to the NECC Keynote stage and moderate an articulate and energetic dialogue between some of the most diverse and credible minds making things happen in today's world.
Building on the theories and trends presented in Sunday's Opening Keynote, Zolli brings together:
Elizabeth Streb, Choreographer. For more than 20 years, Elizabeth Streb has asked questions that challenge many widely accepted assumptions about dance. Her investigation of movement through the study of science and the human body has led her to make formal choices which vary from traditional norms. Aesthetics of grace, the use or camouflage of gravity, the presence or absence of transitions, treatment of gender, the nature of spatial and temporal dimensions as well as the use of sound in theatrical presentations have been primary areas of exploration.
What Elizabeth has to say:
- Pay attention to what you notice and what your interested in.
- SLAM in New York
- Embrace failure
- Ask seemingly unanswerable questions
- Stebusa.com????? Anyone know what this SHOULD be?
- Question the difference of public and private
- Nature of Place
Michael McCauley, Creative Director. As Vice President and Creative Director of a major Chicago-based Communications agency, Michael is called upon time and again to present fresh, experiential, human solutions for clients from Target to Oprah. Drawing on the ideas put forth in Rolf Jensen's, "Dream Society," his voice adds a dimension of "what's next" and perspective on why the ability to create, tell stories, and "think biggest" matters.
What Michael has to say:
- Seek out your cathedrals
- Deep faith in intangibles
- Inspire
Mary Cullinane, Technology Architect. A former teacher and high school administrator, Mary is the chief technology architect of the Philadelphia School of the Future Project. She has compiled hours of research about the ways that students learn, the tools/structures that best support that learning, and the critical competencies needed to become a true global citizen in the 21st century.
What Mary has to say:
School of the Future: Key Learning Ideas
- Learning First Technology Later
- Focus on the power and concept of language i.e. the principal is called the "chief learner"
- Be comfortable not knowing
- Failure is an option
- Ad hoc gathering places
Dr. Francesc Pedro, OECD/CERI. Dr. Pedro is the senior analyst at the Paris, France-based Center for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI), a division of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In his role with CERI, he oversees global research projects including New Millennium Learners and Systemic Innovation in Education. His areas of expertise include research-based perspectives on how myriad countries are addressing the evolving learning styles of their digital natives, and the ways in which educational innovations are developed and evaluated.
What Francesc has to say on....How innovative are countries?
- Looked at the use of educational technology
- Less computer use in schools in the US
- What's more important - school or home? Home use has a more positive correlation than school use?
On Creativity, Learning and the Brain...reports that demystify the myths of brains show:
- Regarding education and language - asap - EARLY
- Need to separate girls from boys bc brains work differently - no evidence based upon research
- Neuroscience - Zolli - languages research from brown university - 4 day old infants with headphones 7 year old lost 80 percent ability to hear differences hypersensitive sucking reflex
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