The Modern Classroom Analysis

In the past decade, technology has progressed at an unprecedented rate. Every year, people are learning to incorporate technology into their everyday lives, becoming increasingly dependent on the ease that it provides. Such advancements are not only affecting individuals, but the institutions that those individuals create - particularly, higher education. In the past few years, the classroom has been inundated with new technology to advance the learning process. Each of these advancements seem to run a common course: the promise of change, frustration due to malfunctions or difficulty, and ultimately, a return to the time tested means of administration and education. However, such a view is short sighted. Due to technology, the modern classroom is different from its 1960’s counterpart. Similarly, the classroom of 2050 will look different from its predecessor, in that it will be more individualized, goal-oriented, and specialized through the use of technology. By 2050, more classes and degrees will be offered online. Students will participate in live classes, where they can interact with their professors and peers. Currently, the level of interaction in a physical classroom is not available online, which is its primary disadvantage. Yet, with the current rate of technological progress, this will not be an obstacle for long. …show more content…
Large institutions would be able to adapt their services because they have the capital and financial resources to invest in a broader base of course offerings and technological integration. However, small colleges/universities that do not have the same resources at their disposal will not be able to adapt so easily. Instead, such institutions will specialize in order to best serve a specific market niche. These colleges/universities will only provide a few degrees that are carefully crafted to ensure their students achieve their