1. Connected Minds Is connectedness changing learners’ expectations?
Francesc Pedró
OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation

2. First
why

3. A changing context Growing importance of connectedness
Social, economic, political implications:
skills development
Young people cannot live unplugged

4. A simple question Is connectedness influencing learners? Our approach:
Are they developing differently?
Are their expectations changing?
Our approach:
Is there research evidence about the effects?
Is a policy response needed?

5. Second
answers

7. A multifaceted approach
Connected Minds

8. A nuanced result Not all learners are equal:
Age and Profiles,
that lead to differentiated skills,
and thus resulting in new digital divides
Research not (yet?) supportive of major cognitive changes happening

9. A nuanced result (2)
Learners have common sense approaches to connectedness in education:
Engagement
Convenience
Productivity
No evidence of demand for radical change

10. Final
so, what?

11. Policy implications Recognise learners diversity
Revisit digital literacy
In curriculum
In teacher standards and training
Focus on digital divides
Consider gaps in access, use and benefits
Generate tailored policies (avoid universal distribution)
Focus in infrastructure not in equipment
Increase technology use for assessment (21st century skills)
Bridge formal and informal learning
Monitor changes in learners needs and demands

12. End
Many thanks