There appears to be no correlation between computing talent and academic ability as we currently measure it. We all know people with the highest academic qualifications who are not comfortable with computing, while many of the leaders of computing apparently have few academic skills. Some of today's exceptional programmers were unable to obtain one single 'O' level pass at school. Let us look at some of the opportunities. It is a well-established fact that we learn much more effectively if we receive information through more than one of our senses.
Multimedia is ideal.
We can read text, see images, hear sounds. We are just beginning to learn how to package courses so that students can learn anywhere, anytime, in their own way, at their own individual speed. Will there be any point in spending long hours committing facts to memory if we really will be able to find out whatever information we need from the best sources in the world with a quick surf. Accelerating change Many people will view these ideas with horror. But the world changes.