According to the Tiki-Tokli timeline, the history of educational technology started with

theories. These theories aid instructors in how they approach the curriculum. While the
educational technology in the current explores machines and tools. Armed with complex codes
and systems, these are what drive modern human society. A few centuries ago, evidence proves
that the earliest evidence of formal education started with the Socratic method. The basic
principle of this method is that instructors set up a line of questioning for the students. And fast
forward to the present where social media has infiltrated our lifestyle. Education in this age can
be integrated anytime and anywhere. Learning and collaboration are workable within the secure
environment of our own homes.

Technology in education then is very different from the internet age. Despite the massive
disparity, there are still similarities. Every school rewards learners who are passionate about
learning. And curriculums will always be designed to create high-functioning and competent
individuals. Even if schools adapt to the latest trends in the world of science and technology,
their goals will remain.

The traditional educational system focuses more on theoretical knowledge rather than
skill-based education. The industry talks about innovation, creativity, and out-of-box thinking.
However, the traditional education system does not encourage any of them (Morrison, 2019).
This passage talks about the neglect prevalent in the older educational system. It criticizes how
faulty that system is. It has produced individuals who have mastered memorization and acing
examinations. Yet, the current curriculum is just as imperfect. We may have addressed the issues
then, but it still needs a lot of changes. In the past, teachers and students alike manually wrote
their reports and presentations. While in the present, everything is digitalized.

Some might argue that this can pose a problem to the future generation as they will not be
taught how to write in cursive. I agree that while knowing how to type on a keyboard is
important, handwriting should not fade in time. Knowing how to write using a pen will improve
the students’ fine motor skills. Thus, I hope that schools in the future will still divide time into
this particular skill.

Riddled with issues, our education system today is still problematic. But I still believe
that it is better now than it was back in the olden days. From the outside looking in, my judgment
appears to be biased since I am a Zoomer. Yet, the learning process back then placed less
emphasis on the comprehension level of the students. They only focused on producing
individuals who are complacent to bureaucratic tasks. Teaching and learning back then were
passive and reactive whereas now, they’re interactive and aggressive. Now I have observed that
schools have shifted their priorities: from paperwork-driven professionals to creative and critical
thinkers.
 Looking at the new technologies, it seems as if our society is heading towards a lifestyle
of tech dependency. Jobs such as cashiers, packers, information analysts, delivery persons, and
many more are being replaced by fancy machines. These replacements were also fueled by the
coronavirus pandemic as issues of workplace hazards and public health became the center of
attention.

There is an online debate about whether in the future, will teachers also be replaced by
artificial intelligence. I hold a firm belief that no, living and breathing teachers will not be
replaced by mindless robots. The teachers will always be valued no matter what period.
However, I believe their roles will shift from active speakers to authoritative facilitators.
Students of the future will take more hold of their learning. And schools will adopt a more
student-centered approach with technology as their crutch.