Keynote 3: THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ : THE GROWING PLACE OF LEARNING

Abstract:

Do we live in an era of change or in a changing era? The only certainty today is that of continuous change, entailing an increasing need of lifelong learning for all. How can one characterize the deep transformations that come with the accelerated insertion of artificial intelligence and new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in our present society? Is it a question of a new stage in the industrial society or are we entering into a new era? “Global village”, “post-industrial society”, “information society” or “learning society” and “knowledge society” are just a few of the terms that have been coined in an attempt to identify and understand the extent of these changes. In this context, the caregivers daily receive a flow of information and have to cope confidently with a complex and uncertain future. They must adapt their activities, update their knowledge and improve their skills to keep providing safe and adequate care to their patients. What is the way to stay on track to achieve these goals? Certainly, this will deal with Continuous Professional Development. This lecture will explore the concept of new trends in Education such as “learnance”, self directed learning, lifelong learning, and demonstrate how important it is for future of our patients and our future in terms of competitiveness and employability.

Teaching Goals:

The presentation will focus on

– explaining the concept of knowledge society

– demonstrating the evidence of learnance on employability

Learning objectives:

The delegates should be able to

– understand the current change of our society

– recognize the evidence of lifelong learning

– gradually implement the “learnance attitude” in their daily practice