A guest writer pens that in “a world that's changing rapidly, education isn't. Our increasingly accelerated economy and society demand that we can analyze and evaluate vast quantities of information, solve complex problems, communicate effectively using a variety of media, work in teams, create and innovate.” Do you think that our school systems are up-to-date, or are we still operating schools as if we were in the industrial age?
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Public schools: Think new school
The Tribune (Northern Colorado )
A guest writer pens that in “a world that's changing rapidly, education isn't. Our increasingly accelerated economy and society demand that we can analyze and evaluate vast quantities of information, solve complex problems, communicate effectively using a variety of media, work in teams, create and innovate.” Do you think that our school systems are up-to-date, or are we still operating schools as if we were in the industrial age?
A guest writer pens that in “a world that's changing rapidly, education isn't. Our increasingly accelerated economy and society demand that we can analyze and evaluate vast quantities of information, solve complex problems, communicate effectively using a variety of media, work in teams, create and innovate.” Do you think that our school systems are up-to-date, or are we still operating schools as if we were in the industrial age?
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I couldn't disagree more. The tasks people have to complete today are no more complex than 30 years ago. And this dependence on technology is actually dumbing people down. They let kids take calculators into the SAT now. Most of them can't do arithmetics in their heads anymore. using machines to do the work for you is not going to improve your cognative abilities.
We can't eat data or information. You transformation is dangerous.
Education is the basis of development. We need to invest in new and innovative ways to educate the new generations. Without education reform we won't be able to face the challenges of the 21st century. We need an educational system that involves technology and prepares students for college, their profession and their life as universal citizens in a global, interconnected World where we all depend on each other.
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