Firstly, the accessibility of future education. The always accessible internet provides good resources that are always available. Accessibility also means that the information flow direction has changed. Long time before the internet age, the knowledge is from the book and the teacher to the students. But in this information age, students can bring all kinds of resources to them. In this information age, students don't need Ritalin to stay focused for knowledge feeding. Instead, they should be woken up to seek their knowledge they want to learn anytime!
Just like the IT guy Harold Finch in TV series 'Person of Interest' says, 'if the university is not available, I'll bring information to me'. This quote somewhat shows the change of education because of this information age, that the information is not mono-directioned but bi-directioned, which means more interactive and more user-based. What's more, students can tailor the time and situations for themselves in their education.
Secondly, the lifelong learning is made more possible because of the popularity of internet. You can choose your own classes by registering an online course, using an interactive learning software, etc.
Like my experience with my Rosetta Stone software, I find myself talk much more than my English learning experiences in China. Technologies do change education, they make a real equality in education and solely consider the 'desire of learning' and not let other factors baffle the learners.
In conclusion, technologies help us learn with more efficiency and more equality. It is surely a revolution in education and make it a interactive process.
Hi Ke,
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting post, especially because of your mention of Rosetta Stone and technology increasing students' desire for learning. I think technology can be a great enabler, and for ELL students, that can be especially beneficial both in and out of the classroom. Great points!
Lisa
We are all part of the "learning revolution" now!
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