Downes, S. (2009) An operating system for the mind, Stephen’s Blog, September 19
In case you missed it when it first came out (I did – thanks Burkhard Lehmann, for pointing me to it): a typical Downes rant: brilliant, well-argued, passionate, and this time right. Move over, Rick Mercer. (Must be the Atlantic water off the east coast of Canada)
For a somewhat different case (more west coast) for teaching 21st century skills, see an earlier blog of mine, e-Learning and 21st century skills and competencies
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
