Work, School, Recreation and Leisure

Work, School, Recreation and Leisure - Computers and technology are having a significant impact on work and the workplace.

 Thousands of people are working in jobs that did not exist ten years ago. 

The workplace has changed as well. 

School isn't what it used to be. 

What we do for fun is also dramatically different. 

Some of these changes are for the better, some not. 

We will look at how technology and the internet are impacting all of these.


Learning outcomes

• consider the impact of computers on work
• experience video presentation and evaluate the effectiveness in education
• understand the special needs of people with disabilities when using media
• use the web as a research resource
• understand the fundamentals of working collaboratively
• discuss the educational uses of recreational technologies
• experience group project organization and planning


Keywords

• employment, gig economy, global workforce, collaboration, lifelong learning, apprenticeship, open educational resources, MOOC, edutainment, 21st century education, Web 3.0, gamification

Study notes

• How is technology changing jobs and the nature of work? What jobs have not changed even though technology might help them? What jobs would not exist without technology?

• What are some new types of jobs that will exist in the future that do not exist now because they need technology that does not exist yet?

• What do you think of the idea of remote work - not going to a particular place to work? Do you like the idea of working from home or anywhere else?

• Do you think employers should monitor their employees? When might it be ok?

• What are some of the health problems associated with technology jobs?

• How is technology changing K-8 education? High school?

• How is entertainment technology changing education and work?