When was the last time you took part in formal, organized learning and wondered what it was all about? How many times have you been asked to learn something and wondered what it had to do with you? Do you find that studying in the traditional 9-5 time slot doesn’t quite fit your mood and energy levels? You’re not alone!
For many of us education is viewed as a process designed and enforced by the societies in which we live, with predetermined information and career paths limiting our individual choices of what, when and how to learn. The result of this for many learners is a misconception of the actual purpose of learning and fundamental disconnect from the life-long joy of it. After 27 years of watching students going through the motions of getting an education without a sense of ownership of it, educator Jason Takada-Latchford can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel. In his talk he explores how educational trends towards on-line and autonomous learning, coupled with COVID induced advances in communications technology are offering students greater freedom and proprietorship than ever before. When was the last time you took part in formal, organized learning and wondered what it was all about? Do you find that the traditional 9-5 studying doesn’t quite fit your mood and energy levels? You’re not alone! For many of us education is viewed as a process designed and enforced by the societies in which we live, with predetermined information and career paths limiting our individual choices of what, when and how to learn. The result of this for many is a misconception of the actual purpose of learning and a disconnect from the life-long joy of it. After 27 years of watching students going through the motions of getting an education without a sense of ownership of it, educator Jason Takada-Latchford can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel. In his talk he explores how educational trends towards on-line and autonomous learning, coupled with COVID induced advances in communications technology are offering students greater freedom and proprietorship than ever before. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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