Cultivating a World-Class Work Ethic
Alan November

In an economy where global outsourcing is commonplace, students must be prepared to participate in an increasingly competitive job market. In many ways they are in competition with bright energetic, hardworking students from all over the world. In this workshop Alan discusses some of the ways we can empower our students, help them build a strong work ethic and develop self-directed learning skills. We should not underestimate what our students are capable of achieving.

Bio

Alan November's presentations are thought-provoking, creative, and motivating. He has an uncanny ability to tap into the needs and energy of his audiences. He makes people think, question, and also important, laugh. His background as a dorm counselor for at-risk students, classroom teacher, technology coordinator, alternative school director, city planner, new school designer, university lecturer and years of consulting around the world give him a breadth of understanding and educational experience.

Alan's personable and friendly nature, coupled with astute observations about the economy, education and technology make him hugely popular, entertaining and engaging. For Alan, it's not the technology itself that it is important; it's the way we use it. His ideas about global communication, collaboration, assessment, and critical thinking have inspired schools, governments and corporations around the world to rethink and redefine their approach to education and technology.