For our final assignment of CEP 812 we were asked to read the article It’s P.Q. and C.Q. as Much as I.Q., written by Thomas Freidman for the opinion page of The New York Times. It is a short article in which he links “cheap, fast, connected computing power” to creating a “hyperconnected” world that brings about rapid change in industry, leading to economic inequality. Our interest in the piece was not so much his economic theories, but in his coining of the terms P.Q. (passion quotient) and C.Q. (curiosity quotient). He uses the terms P.Q. and C.Q. as a way to contrast from I.Q. in identifying qualities critical for success in this rapidly changing marketplace.
“The winners won’t just be those with more I.Q. It will also be those with more P.Q. (passion quotient) and C.Q. (curiosity quotient) to leverage all the new digital tools to not just find a job, but to invent one or reinvent one, and to not just learn but to relearn for a lifetime.”
I enjoy studying history, and most of what Mr. Freidman points out is not unique to our current trends in technology. Other technological innovations throughout history have caused economic inequality, and it has traditionally been those with a deep passion or profound curiosity that have succeeded in adapting and “winning” in these ever-changing and evolving marketplaces. What is unique today is the speed at which not only a few industries, but all industries are continually changing and evolving. Fortunately the technology that is causing this rapid change can also give us the tools to adapt and thrive in this new environment.
Current technology that has created our hyperconnected world has also allowed unprecedented access to resources for those with passion and curiosity. Global mobility has removed isolation and brought more competition to all industries. The bar has been raised for everyone looking to compete and succeed in today’s marketplace. Now more than ever it is those with a passion for their work that will be able adapt, evolve, and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
My current passion is education. I have had other passions, followed them successfully from an economic standpoint, but at this point my curiosities and passions have led me specifically into EMS education. I am in the MAET program because my curiosities have taken me beyond what a simple knowledge of content can provide in trying to help my students. I also believe that technology when used correctly can have a large impact on my students success in not only my program but as they enter the workforce and need to have highly developed skills for lifelong learning.
For me passion and curiosity go hand in hand. My passion for education manifests itself through my curiosity. I want to know more, and each answer brings more questions, deepening my curiosity. I use technology almost exclusively to acquire new knowledge, and communicate that knowledge with others. I use technology to follow blogs and twitter feeds of others who share my passions, to organize and record new thought and ideas, or conduct research to better form original ideas and theories. My interest in how to be a more effective educator, how to motivate and engage my students, has directed my technology use heavily over the last few years. I find my technology use to be highly effective in feeding my passion and driving my curiosity.
My initial goal in using technology with my students was to give them the best resources available to allow them to be successful in mastering content…that was the easy part. Inspiring them to take a genuine interest and move beyond the textbook and required readings has been a much larger challenge. I use technology to connect my students with each other, working professionals, and communities of other students to give them a sense that they are a part of a community that matters. We use twitter feeds and Evernote notebooks to share ideas and resources. I give weekly assignments that allow them to explore the world of EMS online and share what they find interesting. I use technology to demonstrate how quickly things change and that the knowledge in the textbook can never be current enough. I try to use technology in a way that makes learning fun and relevant to their interests.
Technology is a tool, one of many that I use in my classroom in an effort to grab their interest and expose them to something that will pique their curiosity, and develop their existing interest in EMS into a true passion for the profession.
A requirement of our assignment this week was to “make something using something” that showed how our technology use reflected our passion and curiosity, and how we use technology to inspire passion and curiosity in our students. I used several “somethings” to create my final “something” for CEP 812. I hope you enjoy it.
References:
Friedman, T. L. (2013, January 29). It’s p.q. and c.q. as much as i.q. The new york times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/30/opinion/friedman-its-pq-and-cq-as-much-as-iq.html
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Brian M. Claesson-Patten 
