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The information society is upon us, transforming our tools, information, and jobs. Dr. Scott McLeod's insights explore how the U.S. economy has shifted in the importance of various tasks, with routine and manual jobs declining. The challenge for schools is evident; they were not designed for this new landscape yet are expected to adapt. As globalization intensifies, we must consider the demand for our skills in an abundant age. How can we thrive amidst these changes? Join the discussion on navigating the evolving educational and economic realms.
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The information society is here Are you ready? Dr. Scott McLeod CASTLE
ACT 1 Our toolshave changed
ACT 2 Informationhaschanged
ACT 3 Jobshavechanged
Percentile change in importance of task type in U.S. economy Abstract Routine Manual Autor, D., Levy, F., & Murnane, R. J. (2003). The skill content of recent technological change: An empirical exploration. Quarterly Journal of Economics 188, 4. [updated, D. Autor, 2008]
Growth of the creative class Florida, R. (2002). The rise of the creative class (p. 332). New York, NY: Basic Books.
Can someone overseas do it cheaper? • Can a computer do it faster? • Is what I’m offering in demand in an age of abundance?
Globalization doesn’t care about us
ACT 4 Schoolshave NOTchanged
The fundamental dilemma but now areexpected to do this Schools were designedfor this …