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English: "The 90-Second History Of Education. the PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE of EDUCATION. In order to understand where we're heading in education, it's important to see how far we've come and how old-fashioned some of our learning tools and habits are. Take a look back at some of the highlights in education as far back as Ancient Egypt and join us on a journey into the future to see the next generation of students will learn. WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF HISTORY TOO! Tell us on Twitter what moment in the history of education means the most to you! Tweet us: @GoBoundless. Education in the ANCIENT WORLD. Writing was developed in several ancient societies around the globe, including hieroglyphics in Egypt and the Phoenician writing system in Greece. Homer mentioned writing tablets in one of his tales, hinting that the Greeks had embraced a new way to read and write. The Romans used wax tablets and metal styluses to write so the surfaces could be wiped clean for reuse later. The Greeks started using texts intended for education laying the groundwork for textbooks' very ancient roots. The Romans opened schools to teach children rudimentary skills and socialization. The Egyptians built The Royal Library in Alexandria, the largest and most significant library in the ancient word. Nalanda, the Buddhist center for learning in India, conferred academic degree titles to graduates and even offered post-graduation courses. Education in the MIDDLE ages. The first medieval institutions considered today to be universities were established in France, England, and Italy. They were centers for the study of art, medicine, law, and theology. The seven liberal arts made up the core of students' learning experiences: Latin grammar, rhetoric,logic, arithmetic, astronomy, geometry, and music. The lecture format in education emerged in these medieval universities. Instructors read from a source, like a text, and a class full of students took notes on the speech. Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, thus altering the way information and texts were spread and consumed. Education in the RENAISSANCE. Education emphasized pre-professional and scientific studies, essentially to train men to become doctors, theologians, or lawyers. The rise of Humanism in the Renaissance emphasized the study of the five humanities: grammar, poetry, history, rhetoric, and moral philosophy. The scientific method was developed; it focused on empirical evidence and set the stage for important contributions to biology, anatomy, and astronomy. Early Education in the U.S. Boston Latin School, founded in Massachusetts, became the first public school in the U.S. It still stands as the nation's first existing school. Secretary of Education Horace Mann created a statewide system for professional teachers. McGuffey Readers were popularized in the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries as textbooks that emphasized the ideals of "literacy, hard work, diligence, and virtuous living." These readers are still used today in homeschooling. Modern Education in the U.S. New laws put education at center stage. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 provided federal aid to public education. The Higher Education Act of the same year strengthened resources for colleges and universities and helped students with financial assistance for higher ed. Computers emerged as a critical part of academics. In the 1960s, educators at Dartmouth transformed role of computers in education to be one of academic purposes, rather than strictly research-oriented. Since then, computers have become a central part of learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. When tablets and smartphones were released, they changed the meaning of digital education. Students, educators, and self-learners took their learning material with them anywhere to study on the go and correct with others around the world. The popularity of virtual degree programs and massive open online courses (MOOCs) grew. Educational institutions and others offered two-way digital video, pre-recorded lectures, and more to students online. Social media and blogs gave people the opportunity to learn from others anywhere, anytime. Students used social media to connect with others with similar learning interests and educators embraced these tools to reach their students in new ways, like blogging assignments or Twitter projects. The growth of open content, through sources like Wikipedia, spurred a movement towards free and accessible education. Where Education will be in 20 YEARS. Open knowledge, from open educational resources (OER), will replace traditional educational media, like textbooks, to create a new way to find and consume information. Education will see a resurgence in vocational and professional training to ready the workforce for new roles.The demand for highly-specialized learning will continue to grow and programs supporting these skills will experience a rebirth. The future will never be without teachers, but over time their roles will evolve. In K-12 schooling, teachers will act as enablers and supporters, rather than lectures and controllers. Technology in both K-12 and higher ed will make learning and teaching more effective, faster and affordable. As a result of great technology, teachers and learning platforms, mid-tier academic institutions will have a hard time adjusting. However, those that embrace technology and content to increase the quality of their education will survive. Textbooks leftover from the "paper age" will become decorative, vintage staples for classrooms as computer monitor stands, footrests, and even clocks. Created and researched by: BOUNDLESS. Designed by Mushlya. 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