
Learning Reimagined
Graham Brown-Martin(Author)
Bloomsbury Academic (Publisher)
Published on 25. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-4742-2273-0 (ISBN)
Description
Learning Reimagined takes its readers on a journey in search of innovation in the way we learn and teach. Filled with case studies and interviews, the book invites the reader to join the author as he travels the world to investigate the challenges that today's educators face. Illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photography by leading photojournalist Newsha Tavakolian, the book is unafraid to ask the most vital questions about the purpose of education and the true role of technology in its transformation. It captures a broad canvas of opinions from many of the world's foremost thinkers and practitioners from the world of education, technology and design, including Sir Ken Robinson, Noam Chomsky, Seth Godin, Sugata Mitra, Andreas Schleicher and many others.
Reviews / Votes
Given the nature of global change, transforming education around the world is one of the deepest, most urgent challenges we now face. With his open but penetrating gaze, Graham Brown-Martin is an ideal guide through the complex terrain of ideas and innovations that might just create the new forms of education that we really need Sir Ken Robinson When it comes to education, Graham Brown-Martin is never boring, always worth listening to and often profoundly accurate in his thinking Lord David Puttnam A tour de force of the world of education is presented in this comprehensive and powerful exploration of pedagogy and philosophy ... With contributions from a selection of internationally respected and acclaimed authors, researchers and thinkers this incisive, probing and critical work is of majestic proportions and quality. Detailed analysis and critiques of different education systems, developments and innovations are presented for consideration. Outstanding -- Len Parkyn The Teacher The impressive access to thinkers and academics will leave the reader with a new perspective on their own context and the courage to embrace the technological uncertainties that have accelerated into our lives ... One of the most useful and relevant texts for our times. -- Kieran Earley, Devonport High School for Boys, UK http://kieranearley.co.uk Off-the-wall but incisive, socialist but anarchic, impulsive but reasoned - Graham Brown-Martin's contradictions bring energy, excitement and vision to drive the fundamental changes in education we all need Conrad Wolfram, CEO and co-founder, Wolfram Research Europe Now that he's got over his love of technology Graham Brown-Martin has turned into just the firebrand we need Keri Facer, Professor of Education and Social Futures, University of Bristol, UK Graham Brown-Martin is the provocateur that education has needed for so long. His instinct for disruptive ideas and passion for effective pedagogy has made him a unique and powerful advocate for new and meaningful approaches to learning Dr. Michael Brooks, Scientist, Author, Free Radicals & the Learning 2030 Report In a time where reform in education is discussed across all fields of education, there are a few voices that stand out. Graham Brown-Martin is one of those with his brilliant - and often provoking - insights on how learning can become much more meaningful in the future Jacob Kragh, President, Lego EducationMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations (colour)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 265 mm
Weight
1547 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4742-2273-0 (9781474222730)
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Persons
Graham Brown-Martin is the founder of Learning Without Frontiers (LWF), a global think tank that brought together renowned educators, technologists and creatives to share provocative and challenging ideas about the future of learning. He left LWF in 2013 to pursue new programmes and ideas to transform the way we learn, teach and live.
Content
Introduction Here comes the future Seth Godin (Interview) 1. Ghana 2. Singapore 3. Jordan 4. United Kingdom 5. Qatar 6. Lebanon 7. United States of America 8. Brazil 9. China 10. India Conclusion Case studies: BBC Media Action (India), Eastwood College (Lebanon), Essa Academy (United Kingdom), High Tech High (USA), Jordan Education Initiative (Jordan), Mobile Web Ghana, Porvir (Brazil), Quest to Learn (USA), RDFZ Xishan School (China), Jose Leite Lopes State College - NAVE School (Brazil), XSEED (India) Interviews: Clive Beale, Carla Branco, Sara Chamberlain, Abdul Chohan, Noam Chomsky, Jake Davis, Keri Facer, Deng Fei, Seth Godin, Bernado Gradin, Johannes Heinlein, David Hung, Michel Khoury, John Maeda, Rana Madani, Herve Marchet, Colin McElwee, Sugata Mitra, Alan O'Donohoe, Ralph Pruit, Ashish Rajpal, Mitch Resnick, Sir Ken Robinson, Larry Rosenstock, Andreas Schleicher, Arana Shapiro, Logan Smalley, Sandy Speicher, Alice Taylor, Florence Toffa, Suneet Singh Tuli, Ching Ya, Chee Yam San