What Socrates Would Think of Our Modern Day Classroom

Audience Level: 
All
Institutional Level: 
Higher Ed
Abstract: 

Socrates would tell you that our ability to unveil ideas and think critically comes from the process of asking and answering questions. Is this still true in today’s modern inter-connected classroom?  This session will explore the origin of  online learning tools like Course Hero, the demand for online learning and what the future of EdTech will look like.

Extended Abstract: 

The Socratic method of learning is still alive and well in today’s classroom; The process of asking and answering questions is actually still fundamental to learning and mastery and mastery in the classroom leads to mastery in life. This session will explore how online, collaborative tools are increasing access to answers for all students, regardless of socio-economic status,creating a new democracy in education and learning that Socrates would be proud of.

Session Type: 
Education Session - Individual or Dual Presentation