NEW TECHNOLOGIES, THE GROWTH OF ASIAN ECONOMIES AND
IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOLING AND EDUCATORS
Professor Michael HOUGH
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AimsUpdate on:-1. ‘new technologies’ that are driving change2. challenges of developing Asian economies eg PRC3.Challenges/ opportunities facing the Australian economy
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Seminar Approach
For each Theme1.MH will provide a Partial Overview using PPT slide and accompanying word documents-all available on Conference website2.Opportunity for Discussion Initially in Small Group(s)3.Opportunity for Personal Conclusions including action plans
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Theme 1:- Technologies Driving Change1. An overview of the Main Change Technologies2. Examples of Specific Overlap/Interaction ‘Drivers of
Change” That at Present are very impactful3. Some MH selections of:-
1. How to “Keep up” i.e. useful resource points2. Specific Examples That Fascinate/ Interest MH with
Implications for Education and Schooling3. An Overview/ Summary That works for MH4. Discussion and Useful action plans
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Theme 2:- Developing Asian Economies:- PRC ( China) and India1. Background:- The CASS ( Chinese Academy of
Social Sciences) Delegations to University of Wollongong)
2. An Indian Perspective:- The Blamey Oration 2013 to RUSI by Admiral Singh
3. An Academic Perspective:- Hofstede and ELIC Study
4. PISA Trends5. An MH Comparative Summary
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Theme 3:- Challenges for Australian Economy and Schools1. Official Views e.g. Federal Govt. policies and
assumptions2. MH Perspectives3. Your Group’s Perspectives
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Some Australian Sources-1
1. Futurists:-1. Ross Greenwood:- The Economy
@Ross_Greenwood2. Mark McCrindle:- Consumers
@MarkMcCrindle3. Avril Henry:-The WorkForce
@avrilhenry4. Gilhan Perera:-The Digital Age
@gilhanperera
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Some Australian Sources-2
2 Creators1.Gary Bertwistle:-Thinking Differently
@GaryBertwistle1.Christine Hughes:- Intrapreneurship
CEO Blackmores1.Keiran Flanagan:- Collaboration
@KeiranFTII2.Dan Gregory:- Buyer Behaviour
DanGregoryTII
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3. The Inspirers1.Matt Church:- Leadership
@mattchurch1.Glen Gerryn:- Creating Culture
@glengerryn2.Peter Baines:- Sustainable Leadership
@peter_baines
Some Australian Sources-3
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Some Australian Sources-4
4 The Doers1.Marcus Crow:-Back To Basics
@marcusjcrow2.Angela Vithoulkas:- Adapting To Survive
@AngelaVIVO3.Bernie Brooks:- Bricks to Clicks
@Myismystore
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Some Reflections on PRC ( China)-1
1. Societal:- 1. More Group and Family Oriented2. One Child Policy3. Struggle to Feed and Clothe Population
2. Learning:- More Confucian Oriented:- “ God Parent Teacher”
3. Social Networking:- Don’t access Western social media eg Google Facebook Twitter ( PRC-Weibo/ sms )
4. Hard working and fast learners within a clear situation
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1. Major Concerns about Pollution and environmental degradation
2. Ageing Population3. Etnic minorities based tensions
Some Reflections on PRC-2
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1. Major Concern over water rights/ access- as all Indian rivers rise in PRC
2. Concern over massive military buildup3. Long Term Conflict Potential
Indian Attitudes to PRC
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Some Personal Action Summaries
KEEP CONSIDER CHANGING
EASY / SHORT TERM OPTIONS
DIFFICULT / LONG TERM OPTIONS
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