The learning process enables people to be effective in their work, families, and communities. This context, however, is in constant flux. Participants in the Context workshop considered how context could change in the future.

Elements that affect context include:

• Technology—the more we move toward virtual reality, the more we need context
• Violence—it is important to distinguish prisons from schools
• Work and family—lines are blurring
• The global market—multilingual skills will be important, and we will need more vocational education
• Sustainability—in practical applications, the curriculum could integrate more environmental issues
• Multiculturalism—recognize differences and celebrate similarities

There will also be issues of accountability and liability, and the role of the teacher will have to be redefined.

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