The image above represents a summary of  twelve principles regarding the future of education detailed in Manifesto 15 by John Moravec (2015). It is interesting to note that the first principle ("The future is already here...it's just not evenly distributed") addresses a theme similar to the first reflection in the Afterword of David Perkins' Make Learning Whole (2009). This reflection is titled  "Learning Today for Tomorrow (p. 214), and it is part of the book that summarizes Perkins' seven principles of teaching that he feels might transform education. 

It is certainly true that ideas such as Manifesto 15 and the work of Perkins have been around for a long time. Since before the 21st century began, very smart educators have been advocating for change (review the Partnership for 21st Century Skills' (P21.org) framework for more concrete examples).  Using the resources referenced here, read and review the final chapters of the Perkins book and then reflect on the four items listed below

As a group we are to answer the following questions:

1. Where do Perkins' seven principles fit into those of Manifesto 15?
2. How do the skills detailed in the Partnership for 21st Century Skills' (P21.org) framework fit into Manifesto 15?
3. Why do you think many schools in America are so far removed from realizing the principles detailed in Perkins' work, and the work of Manifesto 15 and P21.org's framework?
4. Describe specific ways in which you can work within the existing system to help integrate Perkins' seven principles as well as the twelve principles of Manifesto 15  into your practice. Be specific.