The Future of Learning

Article: How the Third Education Revolution Is Shifting Our Approach to Learning (NAIS) (Reading Time: 6 mins.) A brief article detailing how the launch of a “blockchain-powered university” reflects the rise of the Third Education Revolution, and how this revolution is poised to disrupt learning and schools.

Article: The Future of Work after COVID-19 (Read time: 15 mins.) McKinsey & Company offers a glimpse into how working and the workplace are being permanently disrupted by COVID-19, with fascinating ramifications for how future generations of students may work and the skills they’ll need.

Blog: What’s the Purpose of K-12 Schooling? (Read time: 5 mins.)  Futurist thinker Michael B. Horn explores five domains which schools in the U.S. need to consider when designing learning opportunities for their students.

Website: Learning Compass from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Reading Time: Variable) Welcome to The Learning Compass 2030, a landmark study from the OECD.  This report defines the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that learners need to fulfill their potential and contribute to the well-being of their communities and the planet.

Podcast: Roots and Wings, Episode 028 (Listening Time: 47 mins.) A wide-ranging conversation with Donna Orem, President National Association of Independent Schools, about the forces that are impacting independent schools and how those schools are responding.

FUN! Pike Branded Zoom Backgrounds: Background 1, Background 2, Background 3  (Reading Time: N/A) Joining the Future of Learning conversation on May 17? Add a slick, Pike-themed background to your presence! Not sure how? Here’s a quick guide to the relatively painless process.

Blog: Eight Predictions for Education in 2021 (Reading Time: 7 mins.) A quick overview from Global Online Academy (GOA) examining the ways that learning might evolve in 2021, impacted in particular by COVID and social movements.

Article: Reimagining a More Equitable and Resilient K-12 Education System (Read Time: 16 mins.) McKinsey & Company explore the approaches and understandings that will allow us to recommit to an equity driven education model, starting with what we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article: Schools of the Future: Defining New Models of Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Reading Time: 83 mins.) The World Economic Forum provides a quick overview of the evolving needs for education globally, and then presents over 15 programs worldwide that are working to meet those needs.  Short on time?  Try the Key Findings section on page 4 (Reading time: 2 mins.).

Article: Transformative Competencies for 2030 (OECD) (Reading Time: 16 mins.) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development presents three skills essential for an individual to thrive in the workplace and world in 2030.

QUESTIONS

For each set of resources we share, we’ll also provide some questions for you to consider as you explore and reflect. 
No quizzes, we promise!

• How might emerging needs for learning impact Pike’s current mission and vision?  What values should remain and/or be amplified?  What values need to be added or adapted?
   

• Are there inherent risks in investing beyond the status quo?  What might we as a community need to shed in this effort?  What might we gain?  Who is likely to benefit most?  Are there communities or groups that might feel they have lost something?
   

• What inspires you about the future of learning?  What’s the most intriguing question you have about how a school like Pike can meet the demands of the future?  What concerns do you have -- for yourself, for the generation of students now at Pike, and for Pike itself?

Video: What Will Schooling Look Like in the Future?  Four OECD Scenarios (Watch Time: 2 mins.) The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) presents a thought-provoking glimpse at four possible scenarios for learning and schooling in the future.

Report: Toward a Reskilling Revolution (Read Time: 146 Mins.) The World Economic Forum in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group present a glimpse into the strategies – backed by data and trends – that industry can employ to ensure a skilled and relevant workforce for the future.

Webinar (Recorded): What Will Education Look Like in the Future (Watch Time: 60 Minutes) A global panel of educators and experts discusses what the landscape for learning will look like. Organized and hosted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Podcast: Onward! A Podcast of the Pike School Advancement Office, Episode 4 (Listening Time: 20 Minutes) Learn how Head of School Ashley Marshall and Chair of the Board of Trustees Meerie Joung are thinking about Pike’s upcoming strategic planning process. Hint: it’s community-centered!

QUESTIONS

For each set of resources we share, we’ll also provide some questions for you to consider as you explore and reflect. 

• What should the essential areas of focus be for Pike as we think about preparing the next generation of adults? In which of those areas is Pike especially geared to be successful? Which areas might require a significant shift in how Pike operates currently?
   

• How might Pike measure our success in meeting the challenges of evolving needs and expectations for learning?
   

• What kinds of resources will Pike need  as we explore our future as a learning community? What communities might provide us collaborative partners? How can we grow our resources to ensure our success? What opportunities might be out there that we have not currently identified or explored?