The truth is that we can no longer afford to focus on graduating learners armed only with predetermined skills and (already existing) knowledge. The workforce is becoming far too global, too digital, and increasingly too self-employed. We must instead refocus on cultivating creativity, to include not only problem solving, but also problem finding and problem framing.
When anything mentally routine or predictable can be reduced to an algorithm, it signals the need for a shift in our learning systems around adapting to change. As we move from the Information Era into the Augmented Era, demand is growing for a profound shift of focus at all levels of formal education (i.e., K-12, higher education, and workforce development).
As a pagan and former LaVeyan Satanist, I think this is a great idea. Lucifer, the lightbearer, is simply a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment.
Computer science educators were ecstatic when, in January of this year, President Barack Obama announced the CS for All initiative in his State of the Union address. This initiative calls for over $4 billion in funding to greatly expand access to K-12 CS education, including funds for teacher training and curriculum development.
ergot wrote:blackturtle.us wrote:Patriot Day - Following pep rally on Friday (09/09) 9/11 Memorial to be held.
Patriot Day my ass! I'm sure there was no discussion whatsoever about what the USA did to motivate the attacks. The truth is far too offensive to be discussed in public schools.
Did the 9/11 Memorial go something like this?
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