School in the future

School in the future.

Most scholars and educators have noted that schools of the future will be very different from the current ones. Technology has been a major contributor to the development of ideas about future schools. With the introduction of various technologies applicable in learning processes. Future schools are expected to go electronic and most if not all activities will be carried out electronically. There is a likelihood of total shift from the current classroom setup which has been in existence for more than six decades.

School in the future is likely to change the relationship between teachers and students. Every student and teacher having an internet connected computer imply that each learner can have individual plans of study. Besides, it will be possible for students to use telephones to find information or converse with experts in certain areas of different subjects away from classroom setup. The teacher will, therefore, act mostly as a facilitator instead of knowledge keepers. Students will have access to information from various sources and significantly reduce the overreliance on teachers.

Closely related is the change in problem-solving techniques. The current classroom setup mostly dictates that a student has to wait for the teacher or fellow classmates in solving a problem. However, with enormous information available on the internet, there will be a shift where students connected around the world in real time can forward questions and get instant help. The challenges in the local community will, therefore, be solved by the global community. The future structure of school will help increase the speed of problem-solving in the community.

The future school is likely to increase creativity in the students. With the fact that a lot of information will be readily available to students without necessarily waiting for the tutor, they will be in better position to develop ideas and seek quick assistance from the global community. The development in technology will also be a major determinant of increased creativity since students will be required to adjust quickly to the changes. These changes have already been witnessed in other areas such as the music industry where there has been a significant change in the quality of sounds and introduction of computer-aided graphics.

The future structure of schools will see some items such as pens and books eliminated from classes. The digital error has witnessed the introduction of advanced equipment such as thinner and portable personal computers, tablets and smartphones. These devices have a large memory to store information and all kinds of data. They, therefore, act as best alternatives to the tedious carrying of many books for every subject taught in class. Consequently, electronics will result in pens and books being obsolete.

School in the future will increase collaboration of various institutions. The availability of advanced technology will facilitate real-time connection of various institutions, sharing of ideas and information hence close relationships and working together. The current situation where most schools operate independently while others take long to collaborate will fade away. Consequently, students from all institutions will have an opportunity to access similar working materials regardless of their status.

Schools in the future will have direct impacts on the mode of student assessment. The current systems dictate students to attend the continuous assessment test physically in classes. The current system is also not very reliable since a single tutor has to verify answers for every paper done by students. The future schools will have a high-stake mode of testing. Technology might facilitate the introduction of programs which keep track of students working and detecting possible errors in real time. Besides, the testing mode could incorporate assessment of the emotional well-being of students and also retention of content. The students will, therefore, get the best and comprehensive mode of assessment.