No longer can educators hide behind theories, supposition, speculation, opinion or any other comfort zone. Now we must compete for the attention of our learners. The most effective solution wins. If your solution truly teaches, it will be used. It will not matter whether it is educational technology, the most carefully crafted constructivist experience known to man, or the best behavioralist solution created this century.
People have a choice and they can now exercise that choice.
People are demanding effective ways of learning through technology and someone is going to deliver that solution and address their needs. This may or may not eliminate the classroom as we know it. It certainly has the potential of eliminating all the ineffective dramas that masquerade as education. Underneath all the panic and questioning lies the real truth. We know education is a glass house and AOL is moving through the neighborhoods selling rocks.