We are hosting Mr. Jim Gibson today, Chief Catalyst and Community Leader at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Jim is a passionate serial entrepreneur and author of “Tip of the Spear: Our Species and Technology at a Crossroads”. Jim brings over 30 years of experience in digital technologies, innovations, mentorship, and technological ventures into the conversation.

With his help we are exploring the notion of digital literacy and digital citizenship as well as investigate the coming tsunami of technological change. Precisely, how will the exponential technological growth influence our lives, education sector and contemporary youth? What are the opportunities for Canada-Eurasia collaboration and what does “How to change the World” program contribute to the global education industry?

Related links:

SAIT

SADT

"How to change the World" Program"

Tip of the Spear: Our Species and Technology at a Crossroads" book by Jim Gibson

Timeline:

00:00 Intro

00:40 Welcome Jim Gibson

1:27 What does it mean to be digitally literate?

4:46 Digital Intelligence classes for digital natives by SAIT

9:05 Understanding your digital footprint

11:00 Technology genie out of the bottle but the legislation is lagging

14:21 What skills will students need in the future?

16:12 Will we reach singularity soon?

18:03 20 years of change in 20 months

20:51 International programs and corporate trainings

24:03

Smart cities

26:43 “How to Change the World” program

31:17 SAIT School of Advanced Digital Technology (SADT)

34:00 The role of mentorship in education

36:02 What made you a Leader?

36:56 Pay attention! Or What does the future hold?

38:20 Outro

Icebreakers is produced by CECC, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.canadaeurasia.com