constipation of the curriculum

Blog 4: Consider the Independent Project and Hamilton (2014). Argue the potential of tech-mediated self-directed distance learning.

What are we doing with schooling? It seems our schooling system is becoming  farce. Self-directed learning, you learn what you want to learn. This sounds amazing, studying History all day and reading? but wait can i teach myself to read and write? How about if our society doesn't pay you to study History? O wants vs needs.

What is tech mediated? using technology for learning. what really stands out for me is the self-directed.Can a child direct himself?  Well in a western society we want our learners ready for the world of work. Decades ago work was work hard labour for kids today, had to write stuff down not type it out on a tablet,  a world without computers, so in today society individualism and creativity is necessary to survive a few decades ago public service and patriotism. So Self-directed tech mediated is what the world requires, a global world requires people who are tech savvy.

So creating you own curriculum?  Where to start ? how to know what is basic needs writing reading ? Spelling and grammar. What are the basic needs? I could argue why learn spelling if I can google the spelling? What is important? So maybe the curriculum isn't that bad it is just given the wrong way. Inspiration and hunger. Words that come to mind when I see a KFC. But really now where is the inspiration to want to find the solution to a math problem?  I believe everyone is capable.It is just a matter of time. Maybe there shouldn't be a time limit to schooling. Who ever decided that at the age 18 you all will be ready for the world out there? Maybe the focus must shift to a lifelong hunger for learning? ( then I wonder if that is the purpose of school ? or are someone trying to keep us stupid?)

Aah I am reminded of the french revolution,  enlightenment and then revolution. I think maybe the same should happen a sort of enlightenment that hey wake up someone is taking away our hunger for learning. So back to the issue at hand self directed distance learning? what is that? the name says it all you direct yourself and the video on the independent project revealed staggering results of learners rediscovering their passion and self belief. Improved marks in subjects which is evidence enough that something is working. The school system is outdated a tool to oppress the masses but viva the educational digital pedagogy revolution. I belief the tech mediated self directed distance learning can change our society as we know it? No more robots human being actually discovering themselves again. i think this is what this is about discovering who you are and that you are capable of learning in your own unique way. If i learn maths the best under a tree playing with a rugby ball and you by playing tennis(examples) and we both get the answer then why put us in a box or classroom?