Is it time to shelf the long-standing liberal arts-oriented education rich in literature and history in favor of more concentrated study of current events, biology, mathematics, foreign languages and computer programming? Will the need for "elegant minimalism" in a data-swamped world thrust design and the arts to the forefront? Should students focus on their passions rather than "core" subjects because what they'll need to know 10 years from now doesn't even exist yet?
In short, what skills and knowledge will it take for young people to win the best jobs in the future and create new opportunities for others?
Against that backdrop, Xconomy today released its inaugural Xconomist Report. Available for download here, it comprises a wide range of thought-provoking responses to a single question: "What should students be studying now to prepare for 10 years from now?"
To read the full, original article click on this link: World's Top Innovators Offer Advice on What Students Should Study Today to Best Prepare for Tomorrow - MarketWatch
