Decus
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After reading the article I agree schools have not changed much in the last 200 years and they should.
With today Technology it should be incorporated more than it is when it come to our school systems and the old system need to be scrapped.
The U.S. does not even rank in the top ten while Canada and the U.K. made the list.
Finland, Switzerland and New Zealand lead the way at teaching skills for the future
Finland, Switzerland and New Zealand lead the way at teaching skills for the future
Your article implies that technology can help teach children "emotional intelligence, creative thinking, and collaboration" that traditional teaching can't.
Your article links to a ranking of the most needed skills for the 21st century. The first three are:
10 skills you'll need to survive the rise of automation
- Complex problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
I agree that technology can help but we need to set the right priorities for our children's education and the complex problem solving, critical thinking and creativity is the more needed focus for kids.
Take a look at "Flipped Classrooms".
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Do you know how few students actually have reliable internet access at home with sufficient bandwidth to accomplish this?
Flipped classrooms don't require internet at home, however a computer can make the entire process easier. Agreement with publishers allows for the creation of CDs with reference materials on the subject area that students should read through in preparation for class.
The Flipped classroom methodology is that students come to class having read materials and apply their knowledge while in class. The focus in on applied learning.
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CDs????? Most computers don't even have DVD or CD drives. Your definition of a flipped classroom is not correct and very outdated. Instruction is accomplished with online videos because kids do not read.
Memory sticks or SD cards if they are using a tablet but the reality is that most laptops still offer DVD players .... which can also play CDs. Videos are one of many options that can be added to any of the mentioned media support options but is not the only option.
Its not about dumbing-down education for the illiterate, although that is the option you seem to prefer. It's about having students learning by doing. Reading materials, exercises, and basic simulations are part of a long list of in-home activities that are used.
The crux is that students are challenged to understand dynamics, assess and resolve problems and incorporate creativity where possible.
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