The group that presented today discussed chapter 6 of Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology. It became a debate about the best manner in which to transfer knowledge. The three approaches demonstrated were apprenticeship, universal school and the more desirable, life-long learning. I am sure that this debate will continue from this point forward. Of course, I believe that the ideal way to educate today’s youth is apprenticeship. This one on one scenario provides custom education for the learner. Complete attention is focused on the learner. There is very little chance that the student could advance in his studies if there is any kind of deficiency. That is a major problem of the universal approach to education. As teachers manage class sizes of 20 or more students, some are bound to “slip through the cracks.” It is not because of a teacher’s inattention to her students but rather her inability to squeeze 28 hours out of a day.
We also looked at the whiteboard and some of its capabilities. I am most excited to learn to use this tool. Whiteboards are in every classroom in the district where I live. Much attention is given to this tool and if I can learn to effectively use this tool, it will make me a much more desirable employee to the district.
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