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"Having a vision for the future is an natural extension of Hope and Optimism, another 21st century skill I proposed. A vision for the future enhances hope and optimism. To clarify, having a vision for the future is identifying and taking steps toward fulfilling one’s dream. It goes beyond and is qualitatively different than identifying what one wants to be when one grows up or thinking about college. It is about dreams."
Beth Dichter's insight:
As we look at education today ask yourself does the process support students ability to dream their vision? Do we promote a vision of the future as they move through the school system (and think K - 16)? This post explores these issues and provides resources to help you explore them. Find a link to Seth Godin's book Stop Stealing Dreams (What is School For?). Check out a video where students share their dream of the future. Consider the guiding questions provided to help your students think about the future (and see two answers from students in Grades 5-6). There are many resources to help you and your class think about this issue and how it relates to the 21st century. 
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How do we prepare out students for Web 3.0 learning? This slide show by Judy O'Connell provides us an opportunity to look back in time, from what we might refer to as Web 0 and the journey to where we are today and where we are heading. Many define Web 2.0 as the social web. Web 3.0 will be defined by data, and the ability to link data in new ways. Many excellent resources are embedded within this slide show, so find some time to pull up your chair and learn more about what the future may hold.
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Where is emerging technology heading? What may become mainstream in coming years? Here is one view of what the future may bring. You may look at this as a roadmap for students in STEM. This file is also available at http://envisioningtech.com/ as a screen-optimized PDF, a print-optimized PDF and a high resolution PNG.
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"...all technologies are eventually overcome by new innovations. In the business world this kind of tech is known as “disruptive technology.” Our latest infographic covers many of the crucial disruptions that have brought us to today’s tech. Such disruptions can be so radical that they dramatically alter a culture or society, even our everyday lives...What technology has forever changed the way you go about things?"
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"What is the future of teaching? What about education in general? Many schools and universities around the world are playing a risky game right now that could make them irrelevant in the future. They’re simply holding onto past practices and not adapting to the changing world." A short article with a Slideshare presentation that has some wonderful quotes (such as "Professors today teach exactly the same way they taught a thousand years ago." Sebastian Thrun, Stanford University), six key drivers of education to watch, five challenges higher education institutions need to face, two technologies to watch in the near term, and two conclusions.
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There’s a lot of talk about the Stop Online Piracy Act (“SOPA”) right now and for good reason. The future of the Internet depends on the outcome of these discussions. That’s because a controversial pair of bills are making their way through congress and they would definitely affect you.
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How does reading proficiency impact a child's life? Check out this infographic to find out. Research is showing that the a child's reading level in 3rd grade is an indicator of future success.
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Intel has released a video of the classroom of the future. Do you think this is what the future will look like in education? Would you like to teach in this type of classroom?
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"So, what should a school in the 21st Century look like? Well, it’s more than just filling a classroom with tech. It’s about ensuring that five year olds are getting ready for a future that no-one is really be able to predict until they are much older. That also means supporting teachers and giving them the skills to help their students achieve this. Helping teachers understand why it is important for them to use it, so that they can provide useful experiences for their students."
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Even as the web becomes more and more a part of our daily lives, there are storm clouds on the horizon. What do three experts have to say? Tim Berners-Lee says "...what’s been driving the government and driving legislation is a fear of teenagers stealing Music. The Web is a lot more than teenagers stealing music." Tim O'Reilly states that Apple is a greater threat to an open web than other web companies. Juan Enriquez looks at the future, and "he sees a web poised for dramatic change." Read more and listen to each speak via video about the "open web."
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Steelcase Inc. has commissioned a short documentary as part of the corporation's 100th anniversary celebration in 2012. Directed by Daniel Junge, the film captures the dreams of 10 year-old children in six locations around the world about what their future will be like. We now invite the rest of the world to join in a dialogue about the future.
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Until now, it has been hard to see how to make individualized education affordable. But advances in technology may provide a path to this goal.
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From my experience foundation level (bridging to degree and below) students who have a clear sense of direction (vocational) are generally more motivated and engaged than those who don't know who they are, what types of vocations they are suited to and how to get there.