In 2075, learning will be completely based off of technology. The forms of technology accessible to humans will surpass any past technologies. With the increase in technology, learners wil have a better opportunity to study what interests them on their own time. Author Dana Rosen starts her article with a quote by Albert Einstein and ties it all together at the end, with a suggestion to take Einstein's advice to be creative and when thinking about all of the possibilities.
MOOCs seem to be a learning technique that eliminates any excuse for people to be uneducated. These free resources give anyone the opportunity to learn. However, Rosen states that eventually, MOOCs will no longer be free. While there will be a cost to be a part of these MOOCs, the online courses will still cost significantly less money than a typical four year university.In this day and age, mobile learning seems to be the most realistic and easiest form of eLearning. With all of the apps there are today, it is certain that any math or science problem can be solved no matter where the learner is located. mLearning also leaves more room for learners to explore there interests.
Rosen talks about gamification in her article. She claims that learners like the challenge and the opportunity to develop their own strategies.
As I started reading the article, I began to question why I was even taking this course. Why would I want to be a teacher when technology seems to be taking over? Rosen then proclaims that teachers will still be a necessity. Instead of being a disiplinary figure or "transmitter of knowledge," teachers will design content and ensure that the students are staying on track and reach their potential. I am now reassured that there is still a chance to be a successful teacher, regardless of the ever changing and improving technology for schools.
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