The Future of Education

Yeah, you know what? I work. I have a day job. And what's more, I make minimum wage. I don't make much money, but I make enough to get what I want out of life.

I wasn't popular in high school, and I didn't try very hard to fit in. I got rather mediocre grades, but I had my high points. I'm not spending my nights in a textbook, and I don't plan to in the near future.

Why? Because everything I want to know is out there already. Anything I want to learn or experience on marketing or any other interest, I can google, download, or check out at the library.

Heck, I went down to value village and looked at buying first year textbooks for five bucks. Who needs to attend class, when the material is all cheap or free? When there are so many valuable resources at your fingertips.

We often talk about the end of traditional media, and in this recession, the space seems to be in palliative care. But what about the end of traditional post-secondary education? Or really, education in general?

Imagine the possibilities if everyone had access to post-secondary. If a med school degree wasn't accessible only to the privileged at birth. If grads didn't spend a lifetime paying off student loans. Think about all the young people that wouldn't have to be held back from success and making a difference in the world, just because they can't cough up the dough for school

It's rather heartbreaking, really. I believe everyone should be allowed an equal chance at life. I think digital post-secondary might be a giant step towards equal opportunity.

Do you think that education will ever be digitally based? Why or why not? Would it work for you?