I just read The Internet Breaks School Walls Down (see the link below... should get you there this time! )and really don't know what to think about the current status on education. This article contends that the Web has transformed from a receive information tool into a receive and publish to the world tool. However, the problem is schools are not allowing students to use tools that they are naturally using to become editors and publishers to a vast audience. While I agree that technology must become a bigger part of our educational system in new and innovative ways, I don't think that we should throw everything "traditional" down the drain either. Kids also need face to face social experiences and practice as well. People as well as innovative technology help to mold lifelong learners. A school that is balanced in both of these areas would be the most successful.
http://www.edutopia.org/new-face-learning
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