SXSW 2012 - Finding the cure for Reflection Deficit Disorder

Finding the cure for Reflection Deficit Disorder
Event	Interactive 2012
Format	Solo
Organizer	Ash Bhoopathy – BetterAt
Speakers	Ash Bhoopathy – BetterAt
Description	The formal structures supporting education haven't changed appreciably in the past several decades. The world continues to move at a dizzying pace and knowledge & information are created faster than ever. Aggregators like search engines and social filters allow for self discovery, autodidacta, and expansive learning beyond the confines of any static medium that preceded the world wide web. See this slide screenshot for the fundamental premise of this talk: http://go.yakshaving.net/2x271X2p2J1v3u1i2X20 Unfortunately, these tools have created a host of other problems including perverse self-filtering, misinformation, and the quandary of distinguishing signal from profuse noise. This talk will share original research from the IIT Institute of Design on homeschoolers, adults in macrobiotic cooking groups, scrapbookers, and girl scouts. I will define what we term as "reflection deficit disorder," an inability to reflect on multiple interests, vocations and hobbies in their whole, and why this is a problem.
Questions Answered	What is reflection deficit disorder? Why is reflection deficit disorder a problem? In a world where information is plentiful, what is actually important to 'know'? What are the main challenges in digital media and learning today? What role do teachers and institutions have to play in the new world of learning?
Level	Beginner
Supporting Material	http://better.at http://better.at/blog Teaser Slide Deck: http://go.yakshaving.net/1x450X3u403b1G1C193f This is a slide that explains the premise behind this talk: People suffer from reflection deficit disorder. http://go.yakshaving.net/140l042c3p2W2S0s1T3j
Category	Education / Online Learning
Tags	education, information overload, reflection

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