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Re:Being a student isn't easy, it requires actual work by eru on Friday October 29, 2010 @02:57PM (#1848503)
Different people have different learning styles.
Re:Being a student isn't easy, it requires actual work by helwr on Friday October 29, 2010 @03:07PM (#1848553)
Agree. But I'm deeply convinced that frontal lectures belong to the past, pre-Google past,

and it is the predominant way of instruction today, regardless of student's personal learning style or preferences.

Re:Being a student isn't easy, it requires actual work by pjscott on Friday October 29, 2010 @03:30PM (#1848658)
Traditional lectures, where one guy is standing in front of a room doing all the talking? Sure, those should die. Recorded lectures from a really good lecturer are a superior replacement.

Instructors, on the other hand, are not obsolete. It's great to have someone who can answer questions, lead discussions, guide your study, and so on. If anybody wants to know what the university of the future should look like, this is a good place to start.

Re:Being a student isn't easy, it requires actual work by tjr on Friday October 29, 2010 @04:13PM (#1848838)
Re:Being a student isn't easy, it requires actual work by nerdyworm on Friday October 29, 2010 @08:48PM (#1849682)
Very interesting read.

I have always liked the art school approach, portfolio to get in and a polished portfolio when you leave.