Jordan Shapiro - The School of the Future

The video discusses the concept of future schools, emphasizing the integration of technology. It highlights the current role of schools in teaching students to live with contemporary technologies and societal structures. The discussion extends to the impact of tools on education and the importance of time in learning. Finally, it explores the shift towards nonlinear and asynchronous learning methods enabled by the internet.

What is the primary role of schools according to the speaker?

• To prepare students for future technologies

• To teach students how to live with current technologies

• To introduce students to the latest gadgets

• To eliminate the use of technology in education

What does the speaker suggest is more important than the specific tools used in education?

• The color of the tools

• The routines and rituals of the classroom

• The brand of the tools

• The cost of the tools

How does the speaker describe the traditional concept of time in education?

• As unchanged

• As becoming less relevant

• As more structured

• As increasingly important

What does the speaker imply about the future of class periods?

• They will be extended

• They will become more rigid

• They may become unnecessary

• They will remain the same

What does the speaker suggest about asynchronous communication?

• It is a temporary trend

• It is not suitable for education

• It allows for more flexible working hours

• It is less effective than traditional methods