Technology and The Future of Learning

Michael Walsh

SWA
Technology and The Future of Learning

In class on Friday we watched a video, “The Future of Learning, Networked Society – Ericsson.” The video discussed the problems associated with education including the major systematic problems and the overall purpose and then proposed solutions to these problems with the increase in technology.  One major theme was the problem that everyone seems to be forced to go to college yet not many are successful or should even be there. The economy has changed so much, that the purpose of college has changed from the “factory” that it used to be, creating the same types of individuals to fulfill jobs. The video appeals to emotions in that it can apply to basically everyone feeling the pressures of attending college, or those already through the education system. It makes them think of their own personal experiences and how it could have been improved easily. In addition, the video appeals with logos providing the reasoning behind their arguments and backing them up with statistical data. This program looks bright in terms of assisting others to fulfill their goals in life, increasing the ease of programs in a logistical sense allowing the student to be more connected with the material, while creating the ideal environment for learning but also faucets that promote comprehension of the material. My personal view is that there is something that needs to be done to change the education system. In my opinion, it is not necessary for everyone to attend college, and some schools regulations prohibit success, in terms of an unfair environment between classes taught by different teachers and the limits of one on one time with professors to fully understand the material. This program seems to be an ideal balance between time and comprehension that promotes overall success for the students involved.