Mary Beth Marklein
What will our education system be like in thirty years? That is definitely an important question. Sebastian Thurn is creating a virtual classroom through the benefit of free educational classes on the website Udacity. This is a really good beginning to how education can change in the next thirty years. Children will be able to work at their own pace in the mastery of their lessons. Tests and quizzes will be given on the lesson until it's mastered. The pen and paper testing will be a thing of the past. There shouldn't be a price on knowledge. If you as an individual are disciplined enough to work on your own, the knowledge is there.
What if you don't have the tools for this type of classroom? Will each child be disciplined enough to learn in this manner? How will special education fit in to this type of learning? These are all questions that are valid in reviewing a computer based learning environment. I love the idea of the virtual classroom. I have seen a small amount through special education and certain subjects taught through web based programs in schools. My vote is for the child. I want a program that will encourage children to learn and be inspiring.
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