Learning for Uncertainty

Learning for Uncertainty explores technology¿s role in education, specifically unpacking the question: How should educators prepare today¿s children for a world that has yet to be made?

As technology evolves faster than our capacity to fully understand the social, cultural, economic, and moral implications of many innovations, today¿s educators are tasked with the unique role of preparing students to capitalize on technology¿s opportunities and also mitigate its dangers to their society, to democratic processes, and to institutions. Veteran educators McDiarmid and Zhao explore the implications of emerging technologies for future jobs, organizations, students, and learning, covering topics such as

¿ The future of work and workers as technology eliminates some industries while creating new ones.

¿ Potential futures, both bright and dark, awaiting students.

¿ The qualities, dispositions, social behaviors, and skills that are likely to advantage student