The evolution of information and communication technologies has fundamentally shifted how people, big business, and governments communicate and conduct business. The modern world is experiencing disruptive innovation, however, schools and higher education institutions have not experienced the same philosophical and technological shift as the rest of the world. Many of the pedagogical practices and instructional resources have remained unchanged for far too long. Learners entering the globalized workforce are ill-prepared. In essence, schools must prepare learners for their futures, not our past. In this course, learners will explore merging issues related to teaching, learning and assessment in the 21st century. They will explore the pervasive nature of disruptive innovation and identify the essential skills needed by students to survive in the new workforce. [ 3 credits ]