knowmads
Who are knowmads?
A knowmad is a nomadic knowledge worker who is creative, imaginative, innovative, and who can work with almost anybody, anytime, and anywhere.
John Moravec
A glimpse into the emerging knowmadic ways of work
What is a knowmad? At its core, a knowmad is a nomadic knowledge worker. This is someone who is creative, imaginative, innovative, and can work with almost anybody, anytime, anywhere. Knowmads are not restricted by the traditional confines of a fixed office space or the limitations of a rigid job
teachers
Teachers as knowmads in the era of AI
In recent talks in Argentina, Spain, and Colombia, I delved into the competencies essential for "knowmads" in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). This transformative era requires a shift in how educators approach teaching and learning, and it’s critical to understand what this means for teachers today.
EdTech
Seconds beyond the inflection point
This study from McKinsey has some interesting observations: "Current generative AI and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60 to 70 percent of employees’ time today." And, Our updated adoption scenarios, including technology development, economic feasibility, and diffusion timelines, lead to estimates that
Shifting toward a knowmadic public policy: An agile proposal
Knowmads are not confined by the classic structures of a fixed workplace or set of tools. They are agile, adaptable, and adept at navigating the complexities of the modern world. It's time for public policy to embrace this paradigm.
educatoin
Education must evolve into a human-centered approach, fostering mental well-being and academic brilliance
The future belongs to the 'knowmads'—the exponential thinkers, the boundary pushers—who aren't just equipped with academic knowledge, but also the ability to self-learn, critically think, and engage with emotional intelligence.
space
Innovating physical & virtual learning spaces: Fostering the growth of modern knowmadic learners
In this technological era, we cannot shy away from speaking about knowmadic people, not just learners, but workers, community members and global citizens alike. A 'knowmad' is someone who is flexible, fluent in the technology of their time, and unafraid to take risks. This 'new worker'
EdTech
The power and potential of EdTech: Using AI as a study tool … and maybe more
As reported in The Verge, Quizlet, came up with AI features to assist students using their tools. The notion sounds compelling, right? Picturing AI directing us what and how to learn is captivating! But it also tends to label one as a 'good student' or a 'bad
EdTech
Embracing the AI storm in learning
(Read Manifesto 15 here.) Manifesto 15 was built to help us handle future. Can it guide us in an era powered by AI? As we stand on the threshold of an era increasingly governed by artificial intelligence (AI), the fundamental tenets espoused in Manifesto 15 find a renewed relevance and
innovative thinkers
Disruptive technologies and global transformations
The past year was crucially important for the world to work on building better futures for education as societies found ways to better cope with COVID-19 and schools gradually reopened. At the same time, the world experienced tremendous setbacks, such as global disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine