"Are our schools and systems helping our kids develop into the types of modern learners that will flourish in this modern world? And if not, what do we do about it?"
-Will Richardson, March 2013
Will Richardson is an former public school teacher and educational blogger who has dedicated more than a decade to provoking thought and asking important questions about technology, education, and their increasing intersection globally. He has written four books, including TED book's #1 best seller Why School?: How Education Must Change When Learning and Information Are Everywhere, and he is a well-know TED speaker.
As a Global Studies major, I was interested in his blog because his posts introduce discussions or concerns raised about how the modernization of schooling and increasing implementation of technology will influence populations across the world. For example, the opening quote above is from a post that cited Audrey Watters' critique and speculation of the "Hole in the Wall" project and retired British educators using Skype to instruct children in India. He uses this blog as a forum for educators and other interested enthusiasts to participate in discussions of relevant, increasingly universal issues associated with technology and education. Additionally, he asks questions and provides information about what classrooms and schools and learning look like in a 2.0 world. He describes iPad Apps, interactive boards, and other forms of technology and ways that technology is incorporated in classrooms. He also discusses educational blogging and the many ways in which teachers can share content and curriculum-based knowledge at larger, more interconnected scales.
Aside from the general content and discussions on his site, Will Richardson also personally comments back to those who have questions or leave comments on his posts. He really tries to leave discussion open-ended and to allow others to share, but I think that the fact that he actually and visibly engages with his audience makes him even more likable and relatable.
Aside from the general content and discussions on his site, Will Richardson also personally comments back to those who have questions or leave comments on his posts. He really tries to leave discussion open-ended and to allow others to share, but I think that the fact that he actually and visibly engages with his audience makes him even more likable and relatable.
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