The document discusses preparing students for an uncertain future where jobs and technologies do not yet exist. It emphasizes developing skills like adaptability and interacting with other cultures. Emerging technologies that could impact education in the next few years include electronic books, augmented reality, gesture-based computing, and visual data analysis. For technology to best support learning, it should inform but not dictate educational decisions and be backed by effective support. Connectivity and virtual learning environments may allow for anywhere, anytime education involving multiple remote participants.