RE: Stuck in the middle with you: Lessons in the mediocrity of school
I've been bitter about the educational system for a long time now, thank you for putting some of my thoughts into words.
they have outdated, poorly trained, technologically incapable teachers
I've been at the mercy of professors who refuse to work with technology. Who claims the best methods are the old methods and it infuriates me because I know that those methods are ineffective for me, as an individual. In my country, a teacher's pay grade is so low that aspiring brilliant teachers pursue other careers because of financial practicality.
I want to stress your point that we are all measured and tested more like robots getting ready to go to the factory than individuals with different skills, talents, and preferences. I believe this is because that is society's goal, to get us a job where we can slave away our skills or in this case work force.
It's easy for me to complain about this system but honestly, I haven't figured out the solutions, or the right steps to take for a truly progressive educational system.
There are so many better tweaks and although not perfect, will shift the conversation further along the path. In the future, I see VR and AR playing a large role in education.
Ohh, yeah. As of now I'm unfamiliar with the tech because I haven't used one personally but I've seen the demos and exhibitions of these companies and I can see the potential. In the future, sure, but for me not in the near future.