Recently, in a staff-room discussion, the comment was made:
"If our students graduate and can't name our capital city, something's wrong".
"No, it's not", I responded. "They can look that up in a second."
I went on to explain that one day, while at work, a student may offer a suggestion based on something they've done in class. For example, if the company is looking for a way to connect with others globally, the student could re-tell the magic of a Mystery Skype and suggest that through twitter, contacts can be made and collaborative sessions set up over Skype.
Knowing our capital city wouldn't impress anyone. Then it dawned on me. If I teach students all that I know, they are in big trouble. Today, content is not such a rare commodity; what you do with it is the sought-after skill.
"If our students graduate and can't name our capital city, something's wrong".
"No, it's not", I responded. "They can look that up in a second."
I went on to explain that one day, while at work, a student may offer a suggestion based on something they've done in class. For example, if the company is looking for a way to connect with others globally, the student could re-tell the magic of a Mystery Skype and suggest that through twitter, contacts can be made and collaborative sessions set up over Skype.
Knowing our capital city wouldn't impress anyone. Then it dawned on me. If I teach students all that I know, they are in big trouble. Today, content is not such a rare commodity; what you do with it is the sought-after skill.
If I teach kids everything I already know, they are in big trouble.