Lifelong Learning in the Knowledge Society Tom van Weert Chair ICT in Higher Education Photograph: Koen van den Driesche

Traditional education Education used to be: –Early in life –For life Application of “knowledge” used to be: –Later in life –For life

Lifelong Learning Education is becoming: –Lifelong: Learning = Working = Living –Just in Time, Just Fit, flexible in time and place Application of “knowledge” is becoming: –Immediate: Working = Learning = Living –For now (not for life)

Role of ICT Enabling: –Empowerment –Communication Integrated

ICT is empowerment

ICT is integrated communication

Changes in living environment Global environment Personal environment Economical environment Social environment Cultural environment Political environment

Global environment World Bank (2002): –Growing role of knowledge –ICT revolution –Global labour market –Political and social change –Spread of democracy –Violence, corruption, and crime –HIV/AIDS

Personal environment Keeping up with the world around us –New technology use on a day- to-day basis –Information that “bombards” us –Different media formats; –Ways we communicate by –So much we have to know and handle

Economical environment Economy Change Flexibility & Technology Operational Knowledge

Economical Environment Economy Change Knowledge is like fish: Fresh today, Of no use tomorrow

Economical Developments Knowledge worker: Learning at the work place Knowledge creation at the workplace

Social environment Growing importance ‘Human capital’ ICT empowers in all dimensions of work ‘wholeness’ of working life (meaning of life) ‘enterprising’ society of dynamic professionals

Social environment ‘Enterprising society’ Children have busy lives; who do they copy, you think?

E-readiness ranking 2003 The Economist IBM 1.Sweden 2.Denmark 3.Netherlands USA United Kingdom 6.Finland 7.Norway 8.Switzerland 9.Australia 10.Canada/Hongkong

E-readiness Ranking 2003 E-Readiness factors  Connectivity and technology infrastructure  Business environment  Consumer and business adoption  Legal and policy environment  Social and cultural infrastructure  Supporting e-services Social integration

Cultural environment Zap Culture CuSee you IdIdea -IdNo idea W8Wait :-)) Great laugh :-<A bit sad (\0/)Angel in flight Fisch

Cultural environment The Ten Commandments God: Im No. 1. No pix, plz. Uz my name nicely. Day7=holy. Take care of mum’n’dad. Don’t kill, scrU round, steal or lie. Keep yr hands (&eyz) off wot isnt yrs.

Cultural environment It is game time

Political environment European Community: The Lisbon declaration (2000) Transition to a knowledge intensive society New approach to education and training needed arning

Risk for transition economies World Bank (2002): Threat of marginalization Policymakers need to make crucial changes New type of learning that emphasizes: –creating –Applying –analyzing –synthesizing knowledge –engaging in collaborative learning throughout the lifespan

Traditional education (World Bank) Teacher: Source of knowledge Learners receive knowledge Testing for mastery All activities the same Teachers educated for life

Lifelong Learning (World Bank) Educator: Guide to knowledge sources Learners learn by doing Assessment guiding learning Individualized learning Educators are lifelong learners

Lifelong Learning is just around the corner, Hobie!

Photograph: Koen van den Driesche Lifelong Learning Thank you for your attention Is all about interaction