Is Technology Revolutionizing Traditional Education Methods?

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In summary, there has been a lot of discussion about using technology and new teaching methods to improve math education, both on this forum and in mainstream media. The article from The Economist provides a great example of how these innovations are already making a difference. It's clear that there is a need for change in the traditional classroom model, especially in the US education system, and it's encouraging to see progress being made. What do you think about this trend?
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I think these kinds of revolutions in math teaching is great! The US again is staggeringly behind. My wife teaching in inner city schools and it's just flat frightening how poor the kinds skills are.
 
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I have definitely been seeing a lot of discussion about this topic on this forum as well as in the mainstream media. It's interesting to see how technology and new teaching methods are changing the traditional classroom model and helping students learn more effectively. The article you shared from The Economist was really informative and I can see why it's generating a lot of buzz. It's exciting to think about the potential for even more innovation in education in the future. What are your thoughts on this trend?
 

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