Educators are in business to prepare students for the real world. We owe it to them and to ourselves to understand the world they live in. If we do, we can work together to get them ready to face the future. Every generation of kids has had different needs than their parents so this isn't any different. However, the information age has pushed us into fast motion.
My generation thought hard about what to study in school because we knew that we'd be in it for the long haul. Now, students won't focus on a specific profession but how to adapt to new careers. We are definitely in the business of teaching the act of finding the correct information quickly. Our new generation of student has arrived. We must adapt to their learning style to secure a bright future for all.
Great reflection on where we should be focusing our energy with regard to our students!
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