The Impact of Schooling
Jay Cross,
Chief Learning Officer,
Dec 15, 2003
The point of this article is to emphasize the difference between 'schooling' and 'learning' and the author, Jay Cross, does do with vigour, bringing to bear two of my favorite (and oft-visited) themes of e-learning: networks and surfing. "Learning is that which enables you to participate successfully in life, at work and in the groups that matter to you. Learners go with the flow. Taking advantage of the double meaning of 'network,' to learn is to optimize one’s networks." Cross explains, "In a world where we don't know what's coming next, what constitutes good learning? We're in whitewater now, and smooth-water sailing rules no longer apply. In whitewater, successful learning means moving the boat downstream without being dumped, preferably with style. In life, successful learning means prospering with people and in networks that matter, preferably enjoying the relationships and knowledge." What we need to understand is that the same principles apply to teachers as well as learners.
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