Management in the Year 2050

Keeping High Schools Relevant in a Global, Innovative and Tech Ubiquitous Society

“…One of the strongest and most influencing game-changers in particular is innovation driven by advancing technology. The technology trends predicted in the past have occurred and will continue to occur with the acceleration of digital advancements, such as artificial intelligence (Zovko, 2018). Because new technologies are able to process and produce products at a faster pace and in mass quantities, computerized machinery and robots will continue to advance, transforming workplaces, such as production and customer service.…”

“…This, in turn, has created a multi-faceted level of competition placing pressure on learning and preparational institutions to develop a new type of graduate who can design fresh, innovative systems and devices to solve these challenges. This level of competition has developed a manifestation referred to as singularity (Zovko, 2018 Radical transformations of the concept of learning will take place-knowledge and skills transfer will be instantaneously available to everyone, making the schools (as known today)…”

“…obsolete and the concept of employment and work will be redefined-the general trend is moving toward shorter working hours, making more time available for leisure activities. (Zovko, 2018, p. 420) After reviewing the economic and educational trends over the last 10 years, Vinge's (as cited in Zovko, 2018) 1993 predictions continue to be proven true in describing how technology and artificial intelligence would change, not only the landscape of the workforce, but also the platform of learning and educational organizations. Based on the OECD (2018) report, technology and digital trends continue to expand at rapid speeds, and schools must adjust.…”