Response to "Education of Today and Tomorrow" Video

I watched the video posted by Dr. Luongo and I do have a few comments. The video showed the education world of years ago and that of it today. It also asked which is better for society. In my opinion, I would have to say both types of education are beneficial to students. I say this because years ago, there were no computers, smart boards, internet access etc. People still went to school and were educated with the materials they were provided with. There are many educated people of the past, who succeeded without being provided the modern technology we have today. So, it is possible to learn with just books and simple instruction. I believe having limited resources also makes students work harder and learn how to think for themselves. For example, I feel it is important students know how to multiply, divide, subtract and add without using a calculator. To depend on technology and modern tools is not benefiting the student in the long run. He/she must know how to perform tasks that can be done without technological assistance so that student can truly think for his/herself. If you are dependent on machines and technology and suddenly it is all taken away, then what?? Since many things can be taught without technology, students should know this way of learning. I do, however, believe that technology is important in the world we live in today. I feel with all the advances being made in computers, students must know how to use these new tools to their benefit in school and keep up with the times. There is so much that can be done with technology. Therefore, I believe students should have a mixture of both "old school" teaching and modern technology to make them well rounded in their studies.