Think about the changes and trends that will shape the world our students will know in the years to come. Add to the Teacher Community of Practice discussion:
- One thing you found surprising
- One thing you found concerning
- One think you found exciting
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I found it surprising to hear that an area such as the Legal Fraternity could be so impacted by AI. Society has always viewed this area as an elite profession that not only took many years at a University to train for but was handsomely rewarded with a very comfortable salary for those efforts. I am concerned that a job for the future in the Health area could be a Remote Healthcare specialist. This is already being experimented with at the present time due to COVID restrictions. I have had personal experience of this and it does not address all… Read more »
The thing I found most surprising were the types of employment that were considered moderate and low-risk. However through discussion and reflection I agree that especially with these low-risk professions as it takes not only manual skills to complete the tasks but EQ and proper judgement to be flexible when working with clients in these situations. I found it very concerning that many of the roles that our young students gain many of there first employment skills through are conisdered moderate to high-risk and may not be around in 10-15 years. These types of employment (Retail, telemarketer) help our yound… Read more »
I was surprised that occupations like hairdressing, landscaper would survive owing to their variability.
I was concerned that routine occupations like telemarketing are likely to be under duress…particularly as it employs a lot of young people who are unsure of where they want to go in their work life.
I was excited that my belief that we need to be teaching generalised skills and resilience not specific structures has validity in this new future.
The thing I found most suprising was the types of employment that are considered moderate to low risk of vulnerabliity in the future such as builders, aged care and hairdressing. But on reflection it makes sense that although AI is highly intelligent the ability to be flexible and make judgements about a situation on the run is distinctly human. I am concerned that common sense can be overtaken by the designers and developers of software trends, and AI and robotics are not immune to this. Perhaps it is that these tend to be developed by younger people who are very… Read more »
I agree with your idea about the types of employment considered to be at low risk. We need to be able to encourage our youth to train and seek employment in jobs that will be sustained in the future.
Al is concerning in some areas as it may take away employment, infringe on privacy and certainly lose a human touch to an industry but the positives of what it can bring for people who are poor and suffering -as in 3D printing for prosthetics is very encouraging.
Surprising: job losses across the employment spectrum, not the one’s that have been quite obvious for a number of years.
Concerning: the advancements in ‘Artificial Super Intelligence’, the consequences are troubling.
Exciting: Medical breakthroughs, specifically in areas where all people might have access to, not just the elite.
I agree Michelle , the advancements in AI are concerning. Unless we choose to live remotely and never interact with the modern world, our lives will be impacted by artificial intelligence.
The increased efficiencies of using AI will result in obvious economic benefits but the overall benefits to society when machines take over jobs that humans have been responsible for and get paid to do, are a bit more difficult to measure.
Yes, Michelle, I agree with your comments. There are always going to be negatives and positives but hopefully its all about finding a balance that will work for everyone.
Surprising – the number of jobs affected by AI
Concerning – a reliance on automation/machines/algorithms to “get it right”/ lack of human interaction
Exciting – development of new skills
Surprising: How a five story apartment can be built using a 3D printer.
Concerning: Face recognition technology used in mass surveillance for monetary gain raises privacy concerns for me.
Exciting: The advances with nano technology, particularly in the areas of health.
Yes, I was also amazed at the building construction section using 3D printing technology.
I have been very concerned with the loss of privacy from facial recognition technology. A very policed new world.
Yes Denise,
The technology can definately be used for so much good. Building houses for those whom cant afford it, or in disaster relief areas. Food -Printing Technology.
I agree Denise . Change is happening at a pace that many of us are struggling to keep up with. Along with any change there is always room for concern and a place to address these concerns keeping in mind that that not everything can be solved by AI sometimes a human touch is needed.
Surprising: how readily we are to accept these new trends
Concerning: the generational capability to accept these new trends
Exciting: where it will lead
These are also my thoughts Millicent. It was good to look at the disruption-prone professions quadrant and note that it will be very interesting to see what the very near future holds in terms of how education will shape the jobs of tomorrow.
This highlights the need to be adaptable – we no longer have the same job/profession for life.
I think you are right to be concerned about the barriers for some groups to engage with the new technology and the suspicion that can be created by areas such as facial recognition. We already have seen this used in ways that are concerning in some countries.
I agree that the barriers for groups to participate in this new technology are huge. Everything from poverty and not being able to afford devices to personal literacy issues. The need to read and have a high level of understanding is huge.
It is surprising elite professions will also be affected, such as the legal profession. It is concerning this is predicted to occur in such a short time frame and exciting to think the future is still able to shaped and hopefully not as dire as it is predicted it could become.
Surprising – the number of jobs that will be affected
Concerning – Our ability to change and keep up with the changes happening in the world
Exciting – Where will it all end up
Yes, our ability to keep up with such a rapid pace of change is head-spinning.
Surprising – I was genuinely surprised with the tiny world and medical advancements.
Concerning – I am concerned about the new technology and how we are are going to drive this.
Exciting – The drone tech fascinated me and the endless boundary’s it has, Look out George Jetson!!!
I find surprising that more than 375 millions of jobs will be replaced by technology.
So, many jobseekers have to transfer their skills to adapt the world of tomorrow.
I find exciting that the career in teaching is considered to be low risk manual work and could be found in the job list of tomorrow.
I am concerning that most of the future jobs are heavily related to technology and the clients or customers have to upgrade their IT skills rapidly before they can enjoy the benefit of such dramatical changes.
It is concerning about how the number of those who are unemployed now how will the adapt and will they be able to change their way of life to become employed in the new tomorrow
I agree – the rapid upgrading required to keep pace with technological change that are quickly outmoded will increasingly create technology related anxiety and cause issues with obtaining and retaining work in the future.
I share your concern. Not everyone has access to the resources required to cope with this dynamic world. What happens to those on the wrong side of the digital divide?
I am with you Dorothy about teaching. However, we also have a job to ensure that current and future students can engage with developing technology. this means that we also have to increase our own abilities in this area both in knowledge and skill.
Surprising : People in this generation have to be retrained if they want to stay in workfoce.
Concerning : Our privacy is at high risk.
Exciting: Driverless vehiches will be very popular, and hopefully less accidents on the roads.
Yes, I have to agree with you Dorothy.
Privacy is a big issue and I am concerned as to where this will take us. We have such a high concern now for not only our own privacy but for company privacy as well.
I agree – the more data generated the more to hack.
It is indeed very exciting with the autonomous vehicles. Hopefully the re-training can be achieved in the time needed.
Hi Dorothy, I agree with your statement about driverless cars. Imagine the possibilities, and yes hopefully less accidents!
Surprising: How well the google assistant made the hairdressing appointment and the booking for the restaurant.
Concerning: The fast pace at which jobs will be replaced by AI with perhaps a lag time for retraining into future jobs
Exciting: The impact this will have on an enhanced quality of life. For example health care.
Join the discussion…As a hairdresser I found this concept very interesting. I hope it can handle costumer complaints as well?
Surprising: Advanced Intelligence where the Google assistant was the customer.
Concerning: The facial recognition and impact on privacy.
Exciting: nanotech to go into a cancer cell and “switch it off”
Surprising: the possibilities of printable word. 3D printer making an inner ear, I have seen that in the lab, it is absolutely fascinating.
Concerning: rapid development of artificial intelligence and the influence on next generation (employment wise).
Excited: that I live in such a fast moving world, driverless cars…I hope I will be able to try one!
I’m surprised by what’s already here in use today that I was unaware of eg: the range of advancements in medicine, retail and nanotechnology. I was surprised that cryptocurrency is here to stay – I’ll have to re-think/research more on bitcoin etc. I am concerned with AI handling ID information and privacy. The AI glasses worn by Chinese police to arrest people with fake iDs is helpful but what if it malfunctions and mistakes one person for another? What if the technology got into the wrong hands and terrorists could use it and drones to make 100% target kills? I… Read more »
surprising: Printable world. I just found it so eye opening that this could even be a possibility at the depths in which it was discussed.
concerning: A.I. intelligence becoming more intelligent than humans and the implications that come with this.
exciting: Driverless world and all that this entails. The idea that my sons might not ever have the opportunity to drive. It is exciting the opportunities that will open up because of this. I for one can’t wait for this technology.
Jessica your response is similar to mine.
However driverless cars does bring up a general concern, that as we progress towards AI are we loosing more skills that make us independent? If we rely on AI for transport, food, complex decisions and detailed research, will humanity loose these skills? In the future, if AI turned off for some reason beyond our collective control, how could humanity cope?
Hi Jessica, your response is similar to mine in sense that my concern is artificial intelligence, a bit scary for me with the possible implication on humans.
My response is very similar to yours, Jessica.
I’m enjoying the driverless Metro train in Sydney daily.
I wish that all vehicles are driverless especially on the busy roads during peak hours.
The idea of printable buildings – and how well will the be able to stand the forces of nature. Will they be attached to chains to allow them to float during floods and what will technology give us to deal with high winds.?
Surprising: All the different ways that Ai has already started to be developed.
Concerning: The changes that may occur in the types of work available to people.
Exciting: The potential for Ai to improve educational outcomes for students
I am also excited by the impact on education by AI and how it can enhance learning for our students.
I agree I think AI can have a huge benefit to how people learn. We can provide alternative learning styles to individual learners.
Surprising – like most, the drones really took me by surprise! TO think they are going to be trialled here in Australia and I haven’t heard even a whisker about them before. I can’t wait to see how this goes.
Concerning – nanobot technology. I think this is beyond most people’s comprehension and thus runs the risk, perhaps, of becoming less regulated (we can’t control what we can’t see).
Exciting – driverless cars. Bring. It. ON.
The Uber Drones was really surprising. Imagine the impact on inner city pollution and congestion.
I’m with you I can’t wait for driverless cars. Especially of I don’t have to find a parking spot.
My concern about technology is similar to yours. Not only many jobs disappear, but also our human brain may be replaced by such terrible AI, if they start to protest again the human race.
Join the discussion…Love the concept of uber flying. I am sure this will become a necessity rather than a luxury.
Surprising – The drone transportation, is it here already! I need this!
Concerning – The at risk employment opportunities available to the next generations, all this technology will have a massive impact.
Exciting – the medical advancements is just incredible!
yes drone transportation sounds so fascinating. I am so excited about all 5 trends and just find it all so fascinating. Definitely the medical advancements are great I just hope everyone will have access to the technology equally.
Yes Karalyn,
I believe the same, risk employment for next generations due to influence of technology.
Surprising – the at risk jobs being the higher cognitive/routine ones – researchers, etc
Concerning – the security and privacy concerns – the cyber criminals are keeping pace
exciting – I love technology and love learning and sharing it
I do worry about the young people in schooling developing those essentials skills they will need to get future jobs – how do we define what they need and how do we develop resources to keep up?
I agree it is surprising that there is so much potential for Ai to take manual jobs.
yes definitely sercurity and privacy I feel will be difficult to keep up with. It already feels like we are scrambling at times to keep up with cyber criminals.
change is happening very quickly. We need to adapt and be ready for change. Driver less cars – this one is abit strange to me. I like driving. I saw a show with a person in the car and phoning someone to say he was driving with no hands – next thing the car had crashed into the building he wanted to go to. It didn’t stop. Facial recognition – is privacy a thing of the past? But it is kind of exciting to wonder what the changes will be and how the world will be in the future?
I agree we really need to embrace change and move with it or we will be left behind
Surprising: how little we really know about what the world of our students will look like, never have we experienced such rapid change in our world!
Concerning: facial recognition and lack of privacy, or more so, how these are used to control the population. What will be the ramifications for those members of society who break the rules? Speak out against the Government etc?
Exciting: the innovation that will be required, what an exciting time to be alive! The advances to medicine that nano-technology and 3D printing alone provide are so mind blowing!
Our students – and, more concerningly (and close to home) – our childrens’ futures! Lack of privacy really concerns me too, because that is fundamental to our human existence.
Surprising: the jobs of tomorrow – WOW so interesting opportunities ahead
Concerning: how we will all cope with the rapid changes that will occur over what appears to be a short period of time. Change is hard and how will adapt may bring about some significant impacts on people’s mental health
Exciting: that the world we know now is going to be so different from the world to come and that is going to be very exciting
I think change is harder for those having lived over a longer period – the young grow with it and are so accepting. Surprised to hear my 4yo grandson ask Siri to launch an app but sad that my nursing home dad cant speak to take advantage of all this technology.
Surprising: some of the jobs that may be replaceable in the future.
concerning: Driverless cars and the effects of all this technology on our privacy!
exciting: changes to the way we work and live
I think we have to accept that in the future, what we know as jobs or even careers are changing very quickly. As educators, we need to be open to our students about the possibilities
Surprising: teachers will still be needed!
Exciting: still jobs for creative people, for those who want to care for others
Concerning: managing security on the world stage
I agree! It almost feels like teachers could become obsolete. Who needs an education when there are machines to do everything for you!! the discussion…
YAY – go you good teachers!!! supporting students for the future!
also surprised me to see us up there – especially with the mad rush to push everything online recently and hearing about automated assessments.
YES, we will be needed, YIPPEEEE.
When thinking about the changes and trends that will shape the world our students will know in the years to come, i feel suprised, concerned and excited. I remeber about 5 years back I had to explain to a 16 year old what a camera was. The ones you put a film into and roll on your self. He was mind blown! Listening to Michael and what he has discussed in this last session has been every eye opening. Suprising – the loss of jobs from the sectors that require brain power and routine. Did not think this would be… Read more »
I think people will always have an interest in the past and want to study history.
We cannot forget the past – everything we do has a basis in the past.
Surprising: How long some of this technology still takes to develop. Just like a COVID-19 vaccine I thought driver-less cars would be here by now given the investment in the product.
Concerning: The removal of real humans and their genuine reactions and real concern and compassion in interactions. Coming from a robot I know it’s just a pre-programmed response and I don’t believe it.
Exciting: The medical break-throughs already in use like the Da Vinci robot performing surgery or the microscopic robots in bloodstreams destroying tumours.
humans will always need humans, a robot may replace the things we do, hopefully it will free up more time for the humans to create a community again. Rose coloured glasses i know…
the humans are behind the technology, hence the time line in creation…
I’m more surprised there hasnt been a more updated “the Jetsons” cartoon!
Good point Joanne, it really is surprising how LONG some of this stuff takes to become a reality when often we’ve been seeing it in movies for years (thanks to CGI!!).
Interesting to think about the jobs that may not exist, and the jobs that will appear in the future. I was surprised at the fields that are not likely to exist,
Some of the technology is concerning, for example AI, seems to invade privacy, we don’t necessarily get a say in participating. It’s happening all around us.
I think it’s exciting to think about what the future looks like considering all of the information we have covered.
Barb, my thoughts exactly!
It’s the invasion of privacy I worry about.
I agree, maintaining people’s privacy and the thought of ‘big brother’ have always concerned people and will obviously continue to do so in this ‘brave new world’.
Its been interesting to read other comments and I agree with comments posted. Most surprising is the aspects of Artificial Intelligence. Change is moving very rapidly and a concern is the jobs that will be made redundant due to changes in technology. Exciting and daunting: changes to workforce and workplaces
Surprising:That my children may never have a drivers license
Concerning: The amount of people that may not have the skills or be interested in retraining to get a new job if there job is replaced by robots.
Exciting: Driver less cars and Drone delivery
I agree Liz, hard to imagine not needing a driver licence.
surprising: the percentage of jobs that are predicted to be automated so soon
concerning: the amount of people who will require retaining or be out of work due to this automation
exciting: we can keep being creative difficult to replace that
It makes sense now but I found it surprising that the jobs that will be lost are those requiring a high level of brain power.
Face recognition and privacy of the individual concerns me greatly.
Very exciting to see the workforce in 5 years time and what has changed.
I was also surprised that the jobs most at risk require a high a level of brain power. I don’t quite understand how AI replaces an actual insurance appraiser using their intuition and gut feeling to detect that someone may be lying or bending the truth. Or that a robot telemarker can do a better job than a human. I can easily slam the phone down on an automated call but feel slightly guilty doing it to a real human cold calling.
Joanne, the AI that is used in the customer service roles is indistinguishable from real people. If you have rung a large company to speak to a customer service staff member, you might already have spoken with AI – you wouldn’t know.
One thing I found surprising: the rate of change
One thing I found concerning: we are trying to prepare our students for jobs that don’t exist yet
One thing I found exciting: there will be new jobs that no one has even heard of yet
Yes, the rate of change is surprising but also exciting when I hear from MM was is already taking place. If students acquire positive attributes from education, they will be easily transferable in any employment situation
1 thing i found surprising is the amount of new job roles that will emerge
1 thing i found concerning is the amount of jobs to be replaced or displaced by technology
1 thing i found exciting is my role and profession is in a low risk being both variable and manual.
These are all good points, teacher is variable and manual according to the chart, although there is a shift to online learning, where only an assessor is required.
Surprising: The types of jobs Artificial intelligence will affect – and to an extent has already started to do so. Concerning: The employment of people – I suspect that with the rate that AI is progressing manual labour jobs will also become obsolete sooner rather than later. Exciting: I love technology – so I’m super excited to be a part of this technology revolution. Perhaps we will have a “helperbot” to help us with our jobs? Perhaps we will have more time with family and friends? When I started work in the 1980’s our office had one of the first… Read more »
Great points, Julie – I agree with you – more time with family and friends! Fabulous
I find that I am agreeing many of the comments already posted -The most surprising to me is the effect on jobs that require the higher cognitive functions. Concerns of course are around cyber security and privacy – what will that look like in the near future and exciting would be the great leaps forward in health care
Finding myself agreeing with your comments, especially concerned about privacy.
Yes Wendy, Cyber security concerns me also.
And im also agreeing with you Wendy D!
I too am finding myself agreeing with most comments. so many exciting things yet some worrying things too
yes i agree with your comment – alot of humans will be concerned with the security….
One thing I found that will be a big change are the new roles that will be come about eg a remote healthcare specialist, that will be phenomenal.
Remote healthcare is becoming very real and very quickly.
One thing you found surprising, part of the legal sector no longer needed.
One thing you found concerning, security concerns with all the new technology.
One thing you found exciting, the new jobs created by technology.
I am looking forward to using Uber air travel as I can not stand traffic jams.
yes me too sounds like fun
What i found surprising – some of the disruption prone professions
What i found Concerning – change fatigue and the loss of jobs through automation
What i found exciting – the breakthroughs that will enhance health and well being
I agree the loss of jobs through automation is going to be truly significant we can only hope that the new jobs develop at the same rate as jobs are lost.
I am also concerned about change fatigue, Kerry, although I think we are getting better at accepting it’s all part of life now.
Surprising – Jobs like in the legal profession becoming obsolete. Is there no room for opinion, is everything just exactly the same where we can rely on a data bank of information or is there just cut and dry answers for everything now? Concerning – I worry for my children’s work futures. Do we no longer opt for jobs that interest us and stimulate us, or do we instead go for a career where we think it will still be existing in 10 years time. Exciting – New jobs will continue to be invented along with new technology for as… Read more »
I also worry about my children’s work futures. Perhaps work will be so efficient in the future that they will have plenty of spare time to do what they enjoy… we can only hope 🙂
Yes, I feel the same regarding my children’s future. I hope they will be equipped and it will be the norm to them.
I am also surprised that there seems to be no room for opinion. Is this the end of creativity, solving problems in unconventional ways, for alternative ways of looking at situations? One size does not always fit all and I want out-of-the-box thinking to be prized into the future!
Surprising: The short time before the trends of artificial intelligence will affect the lives of people – workers of today and the future.
Concerning: The employment of people – what will happen to people that do not like and/or do not have the ability of working with a computers, prefer physical employment,
Exciting: The most exciting trend is in the medical area where the health of people can be maintained, improved by fighting disease.
The most amazing and exciting changes are going to be in healthcare – this will definitely be an area of new jobs
Suprising – Legal area being something that will impacted (high cognitive skill set) but when I think about it further it really is just a big database of knowledge. Concerning – the speed of change (I have 20 years more until retirrement and I may need to upskill myself 2-3 more times to maintain my worklife experience), then there is the concern about my daughter and she is just starting her worklife. Exciting – Just living in this space, I find the whole virtual environment / AR / AI space generally exciting and want to know how I can be… Read more »
Surprising: The things that can be done by improved robotics and facial recognition for security purposes.
Concerning: The number of jobs that will vanish because of scientific technology.
Exciting: The things that scientific inventions can do in the field of medicine and medical treatment.
The marvel of medical changes – I recently had an elderly family member break a bone in his leg, 1 day later he had had a partial hip replacement and was walking home from the hospital all due to technological innovations (Only a few years ago that would have been a major production with weeks in recovery and longer in planning). Whats next?!
I watched a documentary about 3D limb replacement for returned soldiers, so interesting.
Wow! I’ll have to see if I can find that to watch. That sounds fascinating.
Surprising – Legal jobs that can be replaced.
Concerning – 375 million workers globally to be displaced by technology.
Exciting – The new jobs for tomorrow and opportunity to be involved in the training for these.
Exciting – but how do we train people for these new jobs, in the vocational space i really feel that governments, schools and teachers are so focussed on “Job ready” skills that we are not training students to be able to be thinkers, innovators, creators, adopters, developers etc.
I work in technology, and I think that the courses we teach certainly create innovative thinkers, creators, early adopters of technology and developers.
It’s a nerd thing 😀
Surprising – Such a high percentage of legal jobs can be replaced.
Concerning – More than 370 millions people’s job can be taken by robots.
Exciting – New categories of jobs will be created in the future.
I agree with your comments on large number of people being displaced with artificial intelligence but cannot see there will be a large number of jobs created by the trends.
The High Risk of Job Losses in the legal sector, I found this very surprising
I also found the Issues with AI and stolen Identity of concern.
I found the ease of tumour detection with Micro technology exciting
I agree with security concerns relating to legal theft using AI and facial recognition.
Surprising: Legal jobs are to disappear
Concerning: the speed of the expected Changes
Exciting: some of the jobs
Surprising – Company audits will be assessed by robots – much quicker and able to assess more precisely than a human.
Concerning – Many professions that we think are valuable in the future will no longer be the case. We encourage our children to go to university but there may not be the jobs for them.
Exciting – For many tertiary education is not for them, so to have an abundance of manual jobs will assist in everyone being able to seek employment as I think unemployment leads to mental health issues.