The Rise of the Tech-Powered Teacher

Sal Khan from Khan Academy wrote an excellent article in Education Week about the importance of technology in education and the role teachers play in its implementation.  My favorite quote from the article:

"Technology will never replace teachers; in fact, it will make teachers even more important. Technology will give teachers valuable real-time data to diagnose students' weak points and design appropriate interventions. It will enable teachers to more quickly gauge students' comprehension of new topics so they can adjust their lesson plans on the spot. Virtual tools may have the potential to provide educational materials to children who have access to nothing else—say, in a remote village in India—but they will never be a substitute for rich experiences with fellow students and amazing teachers."

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