What's worse is that a cursory overview shows nearly all the experts agree on the current state of affairs and the necessary goal we should have in view. But finding a solution to target is the challenge. In other words, the solution is the problem.
Three points summarize the deluge of data streaming the blogosphere:
- All are interested in education.
- The future is unpredictable.
- Kids have an extraordinary capacity for innovation.
The solution should be self-evident. What is needed is Professional development of teachers that is focused on creating impactful, intellectual communities that will grow and emerge with the unknown future innovations as they develop.
The old static, boxed in knowledge-bases become irrelevant too fast to use any longer as our structural paradigm for instructional design. The desperately needed changes are slow coming because the old top-heavy, hierarchical institution is resistant to change and would rather remain in its entrenched state, feeding on the public dole.
Professional development is key. Timing is of the essence. Change IS inevitable. The only question is, who is willing to embrace the solution? (posted 1/4/10)
