John Moravec at TEDxUCundinamarca: The future belongs to nerds, geeks, makers, dreamers, and knowmads. If knowmads need to be different, why aren’t schools different?

1. Invisible learning
The (r)evolution beyond the classroom
JOHN W. MORAVEC, Ph.D.
@moravec
TEDx UCundinamarca
Fusagasugá, Colombia
23 May 2017

3. JOHN

4. The future belongs to nerds,
geeks, makers, dreamers,
and knowmads.

6. KNOWMAD
QUALITIES

7. If knowmads need to be different,
why aren’t schools different?

9. WHAT HAPPENS
IN SCHOOL
WHAT WE NEED
WHAT HAPPENS
IN SCHOOL

11. It’s all about power.

12. We learn more, and do so
invisibly, when we separate
structures of control that restrict
freedom and self-determination
from learning experiences.
The Theory for Invisible Learning

13. Invisible learning is about
reframing structures of control,
placing trust in learners and
shifting the flow of power from the
top-down to the learner-out.

14. SELF-EFFICACY
AGENCY

15. AGENCY
SELF-EFFICACY
GOAL

16. AGENCY
SELF-EFFICACY
MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

17. There’s hope!

18. Formal Non-formal Informal Serendipitous
Invisible Learning

19. Invisible Learning Facts
Serving Size 1 Learner (80.5 kg)
Calories 0 Calories from Fat 0
% Life Value*
Total Learning 83.33%
Non-formal Learning 100%
Informal Learning 100%
Imagination 100% Innovation 100%
Creativity 100% Passion 120%
*Percent Life Values are based on a full lifespan. Your life values may be higher or lower
depending on your interests and dreams.

20. AGENCY
SELF-EFFICACY
UNSCHOOLING
MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

21. AGENCY
SELF-EFFICACY
DEMOCRATIC SCHOOLS
MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

22. FREE PLAY

23. SHARED GOVERNANCE

24. MIXED AGES

25. BUILDING CULTURES OF TRUST

27. “I never teach my pupils. I only
attempt to provide the conditions
in which they can learn.”
Albert Einstein