The document discusses how traditional education may be becoming obsolete with technological advancements and how schools need to integrate more technology into their curriculums. It proposes that schools assess current technology use, teacher technology skills, and require technology skills courses to better prepare students for a world where technology is increasingly important. The document argues that education can no longer remain static in this age of rapid innovation and networking.

1. Education &
By: Zach Paolini

2. Is traditional
education
becoming
obselete?

3. With many recent technological
advancements over the past 20 years
the way we learn has changed
drastically, and the options for
students to gain their knowledge are
exceedingly broader

5. While traditional teaching styles do the job, institutions need to start preparing
students for the real world where technology and how to use it are becoming
more and more in demand

6. Schools need to begin integrating technology into
their curriculums. Perhaps adjusting the
curriculum to allow for classes that instruct
students on typing, internet use, and proper
research techniques.

7. One place where
technology is already
readily available in the
classroom is college.
Most college students
have a laptop and
many teachers post
notes online. Some
kids have a hard time
adapting to this
change.

8. Proposal for change: Step 1
Technology
Assessment

9. Proposal for change: Step 2
Teacher skill
assessment

10. Proposal for change: Step 3
Integrate
mandatory
technology skills
courses

11. In this era of fast moving
innovation and networking
education cannot continue to
stand still…