In the chapter, Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology, there are several points that are brought up as to why our educational system is inclined to reject institutional changes. These changes are often met with a great deal of resistance even if they offer ways in which advancements can be made. This progression is halted because as stated in the chapter, education is a field in which you are dealing with human improvement. You are given students which you must guide to fulfill certain standards to get them to a level in which they can progress to the next level and so forth. It is a fragile matter and one that is not easily changed. Once certain systems have been set in place, they are learned and practiced and instilled. They are thought to be what will withstand the test of time. However, when new advances come along, technological or not, they threaten the consistency of that system. New advancements create uncertainty and the prospect of change is always unsettling, be it good or bad. Reading the article it was interesting to see the resistance created against ballpoint pens, something we use daily with no thought whatsoever. It makes me wonder what the future holds in store for generations to come. What will they use with no thought whatsoever that we will meet with great resistance?
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