If high-quality content can be effectively delivered via technology, teachers can devote more time to creating innovative experiences, leading Socratic dialogs, or coaching students one-on-one in more targeted and focused interventions.
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Can watching video lessons or using interactive software make people smart? No. But I would argue that it can do something even better: create a context in which people can give free rein to their curiosity and natural love of learning so that they realize they're already smart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Video lessons and interactive software foster curiosity and a love for learning, helping people recognize their own intelligence.
Sal Khan's quote suggests that while technology and educational tools alone may not make someone smarter, they can create an environment that nurtures curiosity and a natural desire to learn. In doing so, individuals may come to understand and appreciate their own intellectual capabilities, leading to self-discovery and personal growth in learning.
Themes
LearningCuriosityEducationIntelligenceTechnology
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on modern teaching techniques, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of encouraging curiosity in students.
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