Education in the future

Watch this video and try to get information about:

slide - ipad - digital paper - human interaction -  flipped classrooms

   textbooks - games - hands-on approach

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There will be slides instead of stairs and ipads instead of computers

We will write on  digital paper

Human interaction is positive to share ideas and solve problems

In flipped classrooms students do homework at school and learn through videos at home

Textbooks will be online

You can play fun games

Technology favours a hands-on approach. Students can learn independently by doing things

Education challenges nowadays

What do you think is the most important educational issue that needs to be addressed in Spain?

Bullying   -   school failure   -   dropout rates   -   academic performance/achievement motivation/demotivation (unmotivated students)   -   absenteeism

Can you think of any solution?

College degree vs life skills

Watch this video about the relationship between education and success and answer the questions below

1. What is more important than a degree for some Americans? To be skilled in aspects of life
2. Why are degrees necessary according to Robert Franek? To prepare you for your future job
3. What abilities are companies looking for? Ability to lead a team, fresh ideas…
4. How does a degree help your career according to Jack Hough? It is the door to get a job
5. Is tuition affordable? Yes, at public schools you could study for $18000 a year
6. Why are companies overlooking degrees? Because people with degrees lack other necessary skills
7. What’s more important than a degree according to Jen Lee? Talent

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Getting to know you

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What do/would you like to do for a living? What does this job consist in?
Will learning English help you achieve your goals?

What smell reminds you of home?
Who has had the most influence in your life?
What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?
What is the story behind one of your scars?
What do you "know now" that you wish you "knew then"?
What is the best invention during your lifetime?
What is a good place to travel but you would not want to live there?
What do you feel strongly enough about to protest?
What motivates you to exercise?
When in your life have you had a "now or never" moment?
When was the first time you realized you are good at your job?
How easy would it be for you to take a year off?
Would you double you commute if it meant you could double the square footage of your home?
Which one of your responsibilities do you wish you could get rid of?

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