Education Then And Now

You know it’s kind of amazing how people evolved when technology was introduced. When I was in elementary, I remember my teacher would use chalk to write lectures, reminders and home works on the board. Then when I reached high school, the chalk board evolved to white boards and projectors. Whenever the teacher uses the projector to present the power point lectures, we have to be quick in taking down notes while listening to the teacher. Then now in college, there are no differences from high school and yes of course we take down notes. However, in college you can just take out your phone, take a picture of the lecture or reminders that are written on the board. There! Notes. Otherwise the teacher would just upload it on facebook and there. We have a copy of the lecture. How easy is that? Back in the old days, there were chalks and dust. Now selfies and projectors.

Also in school, some students don't use the dictionary often since one can access it online. Its just one click and away. Even research. Same thing when comes to other books. I mean why go to the library when you can just search it online. So basically wherever you go the phone is there for you. LOL :3 Some students bring their laptops, even I do it. But if you're traveling far, its better if you don't bring because 1, the weather and 2, its heavy. 

However, in school there are limits to what the teacher can teach you. They’ll only give you lectures and teach you the basics then it’s up to us to master it. The same thing goes to youtube. On youtube you can access any tutorial you can want. From there you can learn basically anything. It can give you the information you need but it will never show you how to be professional since it’s up to you whether you want to master it or not. However in school, the teachers will give you the basics and the knowledge about their functions. So each has its own advantage and disadvantage.