The Modern Classroom

First, think about this simple fact: about 7,000 student drop out of school every year. There are things that we can do better to improve these numbers because we have more tools at our disposal that we have ever had before. Starting with the internet. For those students that do not thrive in a regular classroom setting, there is the option of taking online school with video conferencing and guiding learning from real teachers. There is also a lot of one on one interaction. We can also use the tools in the classroom to make learning fun and engaging. One of the best ways to learn is to explore and "play". We can also use big data to see the trends in schools to see what techniques work and which ones do not. This is the age of tailored learning. The best part is that it does not have to stop in 12th grade. The technology can also work for colleges and professional schools. What are your thoughts about this technology?