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I thought the Shift Happens presentation pointed out some very interesting facts about how the world is changing. The planet is so much smaller than it used to be because of computers, cell phones, and the internet. People who have and may never meet in person are able to communicate and share ideas in real time even though they may be an ocean apart. As the workforce becomes more global the educational system will need to be revamped to be as well.
Students should be encouraged to “talk” to other students from around the globe about what school and life in general is like in their countries. Foreign languages should be taught from kindergarten so that American children will be able to compete in an increasingly international job market when they grow up. Students should be exposed to new technologies frequently and be allowed to experiment with them. They should be able to experience satellite classes with other children from around the world. The world is changing and we would be doing a great disservice to the children of it if we did not give them the best education possible that will allow them to thrive in the near and distant future.