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The House of Lords has established a Digital Skills Committee and has called for evidence. The investigation will explore how the UK can be prepared to compete in a global digital economy, examining issues such as whether we're developing a workforce that is appropriately skilled for the future in jobs that may not yet exist, and how we are encouraging people of all ages to choose careers which will benefit the future digital era. The call for evidence can be found here | The House of Lords has established a Digital Skills Committee and has [[http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/lords-select/digital-skills-committee/news/digital-skills-call-for-evidence/|called for evidence]]. The investigation will explore how the UK can be prepared to compete in a global digital economy, examining issues such as whether we're developing a workforce that is appropriately skilled for the future in jobs that may not yet exist, and how we are encouraging people of all ages to choose careers which will benefit the future digital era. The call for evidence can be found here | ||
Wikimedia UK should consider making a submission to this committee on this issue. Among the many groups they are asking to submit, they include four that are of relevance: technology companies [or charities], digital literacy groups, civil society and lifelong learning organisations. | Wikimedia UK should consider making a submission to this committee on this issue. Among the many groups they are asking to submit, they include four that are of relevance: technology companies [or charities], digital literacy groups, civil society and lifelong learning organisations. | ||
The committee is tweeting on [[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hldigi&src=typd|hashtag hldigi]] | |||
'''''Deadline:''''' 5 September 2014 | '''''Deadline:''''' 5 September 2014 | ||
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Introduction
The House of Lords has established a Digital Skills Committee and has [for evidence]. The investigation will explore how the UK can be prepared to compete in a global digital economy, examining issues such as whether we're developing a workforce that is appropriately skilled for the future in jobs that may not yet exist, and how we are encouraging people of all ages to choose careers which will benefit the future digital era. The call for evidence can be found here
Wikimedia UK should consider making a submission to this committee on this issue. Among the many groups they are asking to submit, they include four that are of relevance: technology companies [or charities], digital literacy groups, civil society and lifelong learning organisations.
The committee is tweeting on [hldigi]
Deadline: 5 September 2014
Call for evidence
Seeking submissions of (preferably) under 6 pages. Asks a number of questions of potential relevance to us (there are others):
- 1. What is the pace and change of the future digital technology landscape over the next five, 10 and 15 years? What are the leading innovations?
- 2. What are the main challenges for economic growth as the UK transitions to a knowledge-driven economy? Take material from the submission on copyright reform
- 4. What skills do future workers need in order for the UK to be globally competitive? How do the digital skills required for technical roles compare to those needed by the wider workforce to operate in a digitally competitive environment? Can the current supply chain deliver this?
- 5. How are we teaching students in a way that inspires and prepares them for careers in the future workforce in occupations that may not yet exist, rather than the current one? How can this be improved?
- 7. How can the education system develop creativity and social skills more effectively?
- 8. How does the current post-16 system inspire and equip students to pursue careers in the future workforce in occupations that may not yet exist? How can this be improved?
14. How can businesses help equip the workforce with new skills in a rapidly changing environment? Take material from the submission on copyright reform
The Wikimedia Context
Wikimedia is...
Principles of open knowledge...
Collaboration...
Relevant topics
- Digital literacy
- Technological aspects - value of 'open', data (e.g. Wikidata),
- Social aspects of open knowledge (building knowledge together, etc.)
- Copyright and legal aspects of open knowledge