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We have dubbed our last scenario, Teacher, Leave Them Kids Alone. In this world, we find that technology has changed | We have dubbed our last scenario, Teacher, Leave Them Kids Alone. In this world, we find that technology has significantly changed the way that children learn. Governments are no longer the primary drivers of the education system, and students themselves lead the learning process. Learning content and curricula is driven largely by the student, with input and guidance from mentors and other facilitators. As in the Tailored Learning scenario, the role of the private sector has increased, but its participation takes the form of apprenticeships and similar vehicles to engage students. | ||
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At the same time, corporations began to take an interest in the education market due to a lack of talent. Global competitiveness also led governments to seek input from corporations on how to improve the educational system. In addition, recognizing | At the same time, corporations began to take an interest in the education market due to a lack of talent. Global competitiveness also led governments to seek input from corporations on how to improve the educational system. In addition, recognizing that advertising was no longer effective for kids and young adults, corporations begin to penetrate deeper into education. They sponsored large scale pilot education technology deployments in school systems. Thanks to the success of these programs and the continuing decline in tablet prices, nearly 100% of schools were equipped with tablet computers by 2015. | ||
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