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2. Are We Prepared for the Extreme Future? 2010 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Conference on Globalization and Education Prepared by Barbara Ritter Katina Cephus Norman Hart

3. For I dipt into the future, Far as human eye can see, Saw the Vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be ---Alfred Lord Tennyson, “Locksley Hall

4. 21 st Century Transformation: Emerging Trends The New Economy is globally integrated International Competition is Relentless Competition Requires Lifelong Learning and Skill Adaptation Technology drives Innovation and Economic Development

5. Global immigration Creates Convergence of Cultures Alliances Generate Opportunities Human Talent is the Most Valuable Resource Education is Linked to Health and Economic Prosperity

6. Are We Ready for Our Future Generation of Learners?

8. Are Digital Natives accustomed to experiential learning Create and Use Complex Social Networks Multi-task for efficiency Feel Pressure to Perform and Succeed Thrive on Instant Gratification and Frequent Rewards Generation Z Learners

10. Our President’s Call to Action “ In a 21st-century world where jobs can be shipped wherever there's an Internet connection, where a child born in Dallas is now competing with a child in New Delhi, where your best job qualification is not what you do, but what you know -- education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity and success, it's a prerequisite for success.” President Barack Obama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10 th, 2009

11. The relative decline of American education is untenable for our economy, it's unsustainable for our democracy, it's unacceptable for our children -- and we can't afford to let it continue.” “It's time to prepare every child, everywhere in America, to out- compete any worker, anywhere in the world.” President Barack Obama Speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 10 th, 2009