Learning in a digital world
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The document discusses the importance of adapting to a rapidly changing technological and information-driven economy, highlighting that many future jobs do not yet exist. It encourages individuals to follow their curiosity, learn from others, and actively engage in professional development opportunities. Ultimately, it emphasizes that individuals are responsible for their own career growth and future success.
Learning in a digital world
- 1. LEARNING IN A DIGITAL WORLD Liz McGettigan BA MCILIP ACMI FRSA Director of Digital Cultural Experiences @lizmcgettigan
- 4. More than 150 million people will be born this year…
- 5. ….they will be born into a technological and information led economy
- 6. The world has never changed so quickly
- 7. The top 10 jobs in 2015 didn’t exist in 2010
- 11. FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS Some may call it nosiness, but let your curiosity guide your actions, see potential and think laterally. Research people you have met or heard speak at an event – this is a great way to discover how you can best connect with them to develop your career. Could they be someone you can learn from or a role model? Or could they simply be someone doing the job you ultimately would love to do? You can learn a lot from the route they have followed and can incorporate elements into your own career plan.
- 12. • Read, research, learn Sharpen business acumen & leadership skills • Volunteer or contribute to special projects sponsored by key executives • Participate on special task forces and committees.
- 13. • Present in meetings. • Ask to shadow leaders. • Submit articles to orgs/ industry newsletter. • Blog or publish • Speak at conferences, on panels, in the media • Ask to be nominated for an award • Ask a colleague to “toot your horn”, and reciprocate
- 17. SUCCESS ? IT DEPENDS ONLY ON YOU
- 18. Who owns your future? ….you do!
Editor's Notes
- #9: Technology isn’t just disruptive, it is changing the way we communicate. Perhaps the most obvious trend is the impact of social media, but that doesn’t make it less disruptive. With top Social Networks like Facebook and YouTube both exceeding a billion monthly active users it has completely redefined the way we build and maintain relationships.
- #19: The library is no longer a place only to consume. It is a place to expose to tools and technologies a place for mentorship. It is a place that encourages and generates all kinds of creativity and this is even more important in resource poor areas. A place to nourish and encourage The community own the library but you own it’s future