Invisible learning The (r)evolution beyond the classroom

JOHN W. MORAVEC, Ph.D. @moravec

TEDx UCundinamarca Fusagasugá, Colombia

23 May 2017

JOHN

The future belongs to nerds, geeks, makers, dreamers,

and knowmads.

KNOWMAD QUALITIES

If knowmads need to be different, why aren’t schools different?

WHAT HAPPENS IN SCHOOL WHAT WE NEEDWHAT HAPPENS IN SCHOOL

It’s all about power.

We learn more, and do so invisibly, when we separate

structures of control that restrict freedom and self-determination

from learning experiences.

The Theory for Invisible Learning

Invisible learning is about reframing structures of control,

placing trust in learners and shifting the flow of power from the

top-down to the learner-out.

SELF-EFFICACY

AGENCY

AGENCY

SELF-EFFICACY

GOAL

AGENCY

SELF-EFFICACY

MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

There’s hope!

Formal Non-formal Informal Serendipitous

Invisible Learning

Invisible Learning FactsServing Size 1 Learner (80.5 kg)Calories 0 Calories from Fat 0

% Life Value*

Total Learning 83.33%

Non-formal Learning 100%

Informal Learning 100%

Imagination 100% Innovation 100%

Creativity 100% Passion 120%*Percent Life Values are based on a full lifespan. Your life values may be higher or lower depending on your interests and dreams.

AGENCY

SELF-EFFICACY

UNSCHOOLING

MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

AGENCY

SELF-EFFICACY

DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS

MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

FREE PLAY

SHARED GOVERNANCE

MIXED AGES

BUILDING CULTURES OF TRUST

“I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions

in which they can learn.”

Albert Einstein