The reason most good teachers are good is not because they have a better lecture. It’s because they know how to engage the students in the lessons and how to pique the students’ natural curiosity when it comes to learning. IMHO, this cannot be done through a screen (and my kids follow an online curriculum for much of their work…but I can acknowledge the faults, too).
There is nothing like an engaging debate or discussion in person. Nothing like a hands-on project. Electronic learning is good for certain things, but I highly doubt it will ever be able to replace a live teacher in a classroom.
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1st of all let’s acknowledge that learning isn’t limited to a traditional classroom – sorry I had to state the obvious.
I’ve been a “backyard astronomer/observer” for over 30 years; and I’m regularly invited to schools (public and private) to put on my astronomy show for students.
I think my astronomy/STEM outreach provides a dimension to learning that teachers normally can’t provide.
