Rethinking Education for the Modern World

When we look at today's education system, whether it be high school or higher education, we see a system that in many ways has not changed in any substantive way from the education that individuals received 100 years ago.  Sure, efforts are being made to integrate technology into the classroom experience but it often ends up feeling forced, like technology for the sake of technology instead of technology for the sake of education (e.g. writing notes on a SmartBoard instead of a chalkboard).  How should education evolve to meet the needs of a 21st Century society and, more importantly, of the 21st Century student?  Watch this video (oh, this one  and this one too!) and then think about how you would build a university or high school for the modern age if you could start from scratch. What tried and true methods still work in education and which ones need to evolve to stay relevant in the modern age?  Can technology be used in the classroom in meaningful ways (what are your personal experiences with technology in the classroom)?  How do we make meaningful changes to enhance what we already do well in education without "throwing the baby out with the bathwater"?  Do traditional methods still provide any useful experiences or help students develop useful skills that they will need in today's job market?  Do you feel like the education you are receiving will serve you well in today's technology saturated society?  These are only a few questions that come to mind when considering the ways in which education should evolve to stay relevant in an age of ever increasing technology.