Shift Ed: A Call to Action for Transforming K–12 Education - Softcover

David E. Houle; Jeff Cobb

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412992966 ISBN 13: 9781412992961

Publisher: Corwin, 2011

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to transforming American schools

Futurist David Houle and educational strategist Jeff Cobb issue a "call to action" to everyone who is concerned about education in America. He argues that reinventing our system is inevitable and we already have the information and capabilities to make the necessary changes. Shift Ed challenges us to ask the right questions, expand our vision, and take action now. The book includes an overview of the educational system and expert opinions on key areas, including:

• Technology and connectivity
• Organizational behavior
• Curriculum
• Learning and the brain
• Infrastructure and the physical plant

About this title

About the Author:

David Houle is a futurist, speaker, and strategist. He has been called “the CEO futurist” and “the emerging futurist in the world today.” He is the author of The Shift Age, has delivered more than 250 speeches around the world in the last three years, including numerous education conferences, and has made a commitment to help shape the vision of education for this century.

Jeff Cobb is a strategist, writer, and speaker on the social and economic impact of new technologies. He has established himself as one of the leading thinkers on “Learning 2.0”?the blending of social media and open collaboration with traditional education?and is a vocal advocate of “cradle to grave” lifelong learning.

Review:

"Shift Ed’s major strength is awakening Americans, especially the educational community, to the reality that change is here. We must prepare our young scholars for a global society, as opposed to past teaching and learning practices."

Author: Belinda J. Raines, Principal Published On: 2010-11-19

“Thanks to David for leading the charge. Shift Ed: A Call for Transformation of K-12 Education is a blueprint for getting it right in education.”

Author: Charles Sosnik, Editor in Chief Published On: 2010-11-19

“America needs a new educational vision. Shift Ed provides a clear vision that emphasizes the essential ingredients of a 21st-century education based upon creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Houle and Cobb make a great case that nothing less than transformation will be enough.” Author: Dan Pink, Author Published On: 2011-02-09

“As an urban educator who is passionate about transformative international education, Shift Ed strikes a deep chord. It is a bold call to action to ensure universal student success in a globalized environment that is always changing.”

Author: Ellen Estrada, Principal Published On: 2010-11-19

"David Houle and Jeff Cobb make a powerful case for a transformative shift in schooling, and explain what such a shift might entail. They persuasively and passionately argue that deep-rooted norms need to be fundamentally rethought in tandem with larger technological and social changes. Their vision of what the next decade might hold and their assertion that student-centered, progressive instruction is the way of the future are sure to spark smart discussion among educators, policymakers, and parents wondering what′s next for schooling."

Author: Frederick M. Hess, Director of Education Policy Studies Published On: 2010-11-22

"As an educator, I highly recommend this book on the transformation of K–12 education. Old ways, repeating the past, and no change are hallmarks of a broken system. Shift Ed outlines the case for building a new system of K–12 education." Author: Jerry Ice, President and CEO Published On: 2010-11-10

“Our future rests in the hands of our children, and these hands must be strong to accomplish this great task. Their strength will come from their education but, unfortunately, our education system is failing them. David Houle and Jeff Cobb’s Shift Ed: A Call to Action for Transforming K-12 Education is a powerful voice in the honest conversation that must lead to a solution.”  Author: Lewis Hollweg, CEO Published On: 2010-11-19

“Shift Ed challenges your educational mindset without being intimidating. I spent the entire read asking myself, “why not?”

Author: R. Jon Frey, Assistant Principal Published On: 2010-11-19

“We can’t educate the leaders of tomorrow with yesterday’s education model. Houle and Cobb offer a much needed, action-oriented, transformative vision for what K-12 education must become. It’s time to stop talking and start doing. Our future depends on it.” Author: Rafael Pastor, Chairman of the Board & CEO Published On: 2010-11-19

“The strength of this book is the strong case the authors make for change. They point out how our nation is falling behind in the quest for global supremacy and what changes need to be brought about for that problem to be corrected.”

Author: Randel Beaver, Superintendent Published On: 2010-11-19

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1412992966
• ISBN 13: 9781412992961
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184