Sunday 9 March 2014

learning of the future


During the H1N1 epidemic, I was still in high school. I remember clearly having days that we did not have school but instead have e-learning to do. We had our own account that we log in on a school portal to watch videos or have tasks to do. 

Then, I was thinking what about the not-well-do fellow classmates. They may not have internets or maybe even a set of computer. Therefore, I did not see it a reliable source of learning those years ago.

Now, e-learning is very much a part of us. We, as students, are very used to logging into a portal to access learning or the tasks we have to do. For example, UBLEARNS. With that, we are able to see the lessons or assignments that are due. And also, we have the option of taking on online modules. That means we don't have geographical or even manpower limitations to learn the things that interests us.

With technology being so advanced like having fast internet connections as compared to years ago or having different platforms that many users can access at a time, future classrooms can be anything anyone can dream of. 

Imagine a classroom that is made of different rooms just by logging on with a webcam wherever you are. In other words, classrooms on the go. This can be beneficial for any epidemics or any crisis. This allows unrestricted learning.

Also, say, a society that is poor. Children can still access education by having a school with a projector and a computer. The teacher need not be physically there and yet deliver the content needed.

This gives EVERY child an opportunity to learn. It is just a matter if there is any one willing to invest. But this may just only be in the future....

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