Only a "new technology" expert would write something so unbelievably dumb. And I don't even disagree with him.
Yes, the teacher that sits at a podium and delivers a lecture is worse than a teacher that's interactive with students. That's always been the case. When I went to college they even had names for them. "Good Teacher" and "Bad Teacher" we called them.
There's nothing inherently different about this new generation. It's certainly not going to bring down the University. Heck, as long as tenure exists it won't even bring down the bad teachers.
For better or worse (probably worse) college has become more an experience than a learning institution. Kids go to college to avoid the world for 4 more years and get a credential for their trouble. Anyone interested in learning (like I was with computers) knows most of the curriculum before they walk in the door and is just there to get a diploma.
Honestly, the first 2 years is dedicated to reteaching what you already learned in High School. That should be a hint.
Yes, the teacher that sits at a podium and delivers a lecture is worse than a teacher that's interactive with students. That's always been the case. When I went to college they even had names for them. "Good Teacher" and "Bad Teacher" we called them.
There's nothing inherently different about this new generation. It's certainly not going to bring down the University. Heck, as long as tenure exists it won't even bring down the bad teachers.
For better or worse (probably worse) college has become more an experience than a learning institution. Kids go to college to avoid the world for 4 more years and get a credential for their trouble. Anyone interested in learning (like I was with computers) knows most of the curriculum before they walk in the door and is just there to get a diploma.
Honestly, the first 2 years is dedicated to reteaching what you already learned in High School. That should be a hint.