As a treat for the readers of this blog here is a longer and more complete interview with Sir Ken Robinson that was recorded as part of the Learning {Re}imagined book where he discusses educational technology, creativity, assessment and the future of learning (15 minutes). There are more exclusive videos contained within the book…
Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Miloš Bajčetić, WebTeachers
I have a great admiration for the thinking of Sir Ken Robinson... He speaks so eloquently and argues for creative learning...and so much more...
A stand out quote for me from this interview;
"What tends to dull the appetite [for learning] is being force fed things that people can't see an immediately relevance in or don't have an immediate interest in it...or where they are forced to learn in situations where they are inimitable... you know, 8 hours a day, sit still, do as you're told."
Bring on different ways of engaging with people around learning so that they not only 'get it' but they really enjoy it and become life long learners.
I recommend this 15 minute video to you!
Sir Ken Robinson on how we should be teaching our children if we want a future rich with creative and innovative leaders.