Skills and Competencies for Knowmadic Workers

KNOWMAD SOCIETY, J. W. Moravec, ed., Education Futures

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 Last revised: 23 Dec 2012

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Cristobal Cobo

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute; Center for Research - Ceibal Foundation

Date Written: December 23, 2012

Abstract

This text analyses a meta-paradigm that integrates different approaches and disciplines on key aspects of learning and human capital development relevant in the context of the innovation society. The chapter goes through 5 key ideas: 1) The mismatch between formal education and the challenges of the innovation society. 2) The shift from what we learn to how we learn. 3) The fluctuating relationship between digital technologies and contents. 4) The changing conceptions of space-time and the Lifelong Learning environment. 5) The development of soft skills. Finally, this chapter ends with a selection of key ideas that can help to frame the discussion around key topics regarded as significant in the redesign of teaching and learning experiences in the coming years.

Keywords: learning, innovation, invisible learning, mismatch, Lifelong Learning, teaching, skills, competence, knowledge society

JEL Classification: O15, O31, I21, I28, J31, O14

Suggested Citation

Cobo, Cristobal and Cobo, Cristobal, Skills and Competencies for Knowmadic Workers (December 23, 2012). KNOWMAD SOCIETY, J. W. Moravec, ed., Education Futures, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2005723

Cristobal Cobo (Contact Author)

Center for Research - Ceibal Foundation ( email )

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Montevideo, 11500
Uruguay

HOME PAGE: http://www.fundacionceibal.edu.uy

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute ( email )

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University of Oxford
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United Kingdom

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