Community Forum on Thomas L. Freedman's book
The World Is Flat
February 8, 2007
| Description | File |
Duration |
File Size |
| Welcome, Eric Peterson, moderator | T01_Welcome.mp3 | 00:05 | 27 KB |
| Pledge of Allegiance - Audio not available at this time | T02_Pledge.mp3 | ||
| Introductions of Panelists and speakers, Eric Peterson | T03_Intros.mp3 | 12:47 | 3 MB |
| Opening Comments, Ann Mitchell | T04_Mitchell.mp3 | 03:00 | 711 KB |
| Keynote Address, Nick Francesco | T05_Francesco.mp3 | 38:51 | 9 MB |
| Warm-up Questions | T06_Warm-up.mp3 | 09:35 | 2.3 MB |
| Question 1: Some say there is no such thing as
an American job any more. Thomas Friedman suggests that there are seven categories that will define job opportunities for the new middle class in a flattened world. What have you experienced that supports these realities as defined by Mr. Friedman? Collaborators, Leveragers, Explainers, Localizers, Adaptors, Passionate Personalizers, Anything Green |
T07_Q1.mp3 | 13:09 | 3.1 MB |
| Question 2: In light of the seven categories most needed for future employees identified by Mr. Friedman. What are the most critical and what do we do to refocus our approach to public education to prepare students to participate in the future job market? | T08_Q2.mp3 | 12:55 | 3.1 MB |
| Question 3: Based on your experiences, what changes do you predict will occur in the next 5 years? | T09_Q3.mp3 | 15:26 | 3.6 MB |
| Closing Remarks, Ann Mitchell | T10_Closing.mp3 | 04:25 | 2.1 MB |
| All in one MP3 file | 070208_All.mp3 | 1:10:18 | 25.9 MB |
Keynote Speaker
Nick Francesco
Panelists include
Senator Joe Robach
- NY State Senate
Mark Weston - Dell
Computer Corporation
Peter Rosenthal -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Christine Scheible -
Quantum Technology Associates Inc.
More information about this Public Forum may be found at http://greece.k12.ny.us/flat/