The Alphabets of the Future
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14031349Keywords:
Alphabets of the Future, Digital World, New Media Literacy, Temporal & Spatial Landmarks, Scientific LiteracyAbstract
This section of the book What Competencies for Tomorrow? The Skills Required to Develop in a Digital World delves into the intricate landscape of skills essential for navigating the digital age, while contemplating the future trajectories of education. The author emphasizes the need for what he refers to as the "Alphabets of the Future," which represent the essential competencies individuals must acquire to learn and live in an increasingly digital world. These "alphabets" include new media literacy, the alphabet of temporal and spatial landmarks, and scientific literacy.
In this context, the author underscores the critical importance of democratizing access to these "alphabets," ensuring that all individuals are equipped to adapt to the relentless evolution of the digital world. He also accentuatesa pivotal shift from the accumulation of abstract knowledge to the creation of a mental map that empowers individuals to harness emerging technologies and knowledge.
The book merits translation into Arabic as it offers a prescient vision for the future of education in the digital age, probing essential questions about the skills required to navigate this transformative era. It addresses global issues that affect everyone, especially in light of technological transformations that transcend borders. Translating it into Arabic would enable Arabic-speaking audiences to engage with these cutting-edge ideas, fostering educational and societal progress throughout the Arab world.
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Las Vergnas, O. (2011). L’institutionnalisation de la « culture scientifique et technique », un fait social français (1970–2010). Savoirs, (3), 9-60
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