At a summit in early December 2010, leaders from across the political and business spectrum came together to discuss the common theme of technology. Some of the thoughts they expressed:
William Simon, CEO of Wal-Mart (US division):
We can't even imagine what education or technology will be like in 10 years," said Simon. "Students need to be not only trained in that, but they need to be taught how to learn."
Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education:
"Five years from now education is going to look very, very different," Duncan said. "Paper is going to disappear. I think we're on the cusp of that."
Mortimer Zuckerman, chairman of Boston Properties and editor-in-chief of US News and World Reports:
"If we can find a way to get the best teachers and the great teachers using technology to spread their capacity and their talents and their teaching skills to more and more schools I think we have a chance to [make significant improvements],"
There are links in the article about iPad use in MBA programs, Wal-Marts partnership with American Public University, as well as more commentary from Mort Zuckerman.
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2010/12/03/executives-policymakers-want-more-technology-in-classrooms.html
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