Online learning could change academia -- for good | Tyler Dewitt

Online learning could change academia -- for good | Tyler Dewitt

Author: TED March 18, 2021 Duration: 13:42
Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator Tyler DeWitt explains how innovations in digital content and virtual reality are ushering in the future of learning, emphasizing why academia must adapt to this new reality and embrace an approach to education that works with students' needs -- not against them.

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