Learning And Thriving In Turbulent Times
As technology destroys jobs, it creates new ones and new opportunities. In the previous post, I talked about the boom in the e-learning industry, while traditional educational institutions have to re-look at themselves and prepare to retool for the future. It is now much easier for anyone with useful and employable knowledge and skills to
Multiple Streams Of Online Income Read More »
Did you enjoy the video on Salman Khan’s TED Talk? I hope you did. Because in this post, I am going to share with you my thoughts on the shifting role of the educator. And this trend has implications not just for traditional educators, but for non-educators as well. This change will present problems for
From A “Dispenser Of Knowledge” To A Coach Read More »
Salman Khan, of Khan Academy fame, explained how he started producing hundreds of videos reaching out to a million students monthly (that was in 2011)! He just wanted to tutor his cousins (who were in New Orleans) remotely from where he was in Boston. So he made a video and posted it on Youtube. The
From Formal Classroom To Flipped Classroom Read More »
In an earlier post, I talked about the impending demise of the professions. Doctors and lawyers are among the most prestigious and sought after professions. And many people are willing to sacrifice much time and money to get into those professions. These people have to go through an arduous educational trek to reach the summit.
3 Reasons For The Declining Value Of A Degree Read More »