I actually have quite a bit to say about this (I know you are all shocked). Well, last year Ursuline Academy if Dallas (GO BEARS) asked me to work on the committee Vision 2033. I was super excited, and honored. I was the youngest and assigned to the Education committee. Actually, a student's parent is a professor at SMU and I worked with her on it. We researched for 6 months until we presented our findings.
I believe a few things will happen based on research:
1. Virtual Classrooms :
It is inevitable people! Don't fight it, embrace it. I believe students will have classes in other countries using the web.
2. Independent Study:
Rather than required courses, I think there will be several fields of study and students will pick from a variety of options.
3. Teachers are Guides:
I think teachers will serve as mentors and guides to help students on their independent path. I think teachers will have frequently meet with students to check on their progress and assist in ideas.
4. "Teacherpreneurs":
This is similar to entrepreneurs but for teachers! Hey, maybe we can start making more money! With the use of virtual classes and the ability to teach anywhere in the world, with proper marketing, teachers can teach several classes anywhere in the world!
FYI: After researching this for a year, there is some awesome stuff on the web! It is exciting!! I actually decided to pursue Technology classes at SMU after completing this research.
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