Monday, June 21, 2010

The Future of Education

A few education predictions. In the future, I believe students will be tested, these tests will be evaluated, and the students will be delivered custom content tapered to their personal strengths and weaknesses. This will likely all be automated. No longer will a student listen to a lecture on content that is below or above their level; or similarly be tasked with busy work.

I don't know what will happen to students who are above or below average. If the past holds any clues, though, those behind will receive special encouragement, while those ahead will be punished by the jealous. Ideally though, those ahead could pursue their own interests, skip ahead, or start materially benefiting from their productive capacity.

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