Thursday, February 4, 2016

Education Needs A Digital Upgrade



In her article, Ms. Heffernan argues the point that not only do we need to do more to incorporate modern technology in our education system, but also we need to restructure how we teach students.  Ms. Heffernan believes that a return to more archaic system of education, retooled for the digital age, would better prepare students for jobs that don’t even exist yet.  To support her ideas, she largely cites a book called “Now You See It” written by Cathy Davidson.  Unfortunately, her lack of multiple sources results in this op-ed piece sounding much like a plug for Ms. Davidsons book by the end.

            I tend to agree that incorporating technology into our educational system is important and to instruct students on how to use outside sources to supplement the information in the classroom.

 

2 comments:

  1. I really like the picture you chose to you use in your posting. I also agree with the need to incorporate technology in education. I think if we teach students to search for answers and to questions things. We are teaching our future to learn new things and to continue to grow. Then we maybe preparing students for the jobs that have yet to be invented.

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