Monday, August 30, 2021

Published August 30, 2021 by Nidup Jamtsho with 2 comments

THE TIME WE LIVE IN

Many physicists, astronomers, and scientists, in general, put immense effort into studying the beginning of this universe. Out of many theories, the Big-Bang theory became the most accepted theory by everyone. About 13.8 billion years ago, this universe was born with the BIG-BANG. By the way, this article is not about how the universe started with the BIG-BANG. It is about 13.8 years after the BIG-BANG, the present days. 


The twenty-first century is synonymously called the digital era. People born during the digital age are called digital natives. Most importantly, one should realize that it is the time of information explosion. The information explosion is the rapid increase in the amount of published information or data and the effects of this abundance. Each and everyone is responsible for filtering the best ones of the abundantly available information. Consuming the required knowledge will make one move forward with time. 


"The continued focus on textbooks and content without integrating technology and social learning risks perpetuating passive modes of learning. Then, whatever education our children acquire today will become irrelevant and obsolete when they graduate." stated His Majesty the King of Bhutan in Royal Edict on Education Reform. In line with these invaluable words of His Majesty, it is the responsibility of both teachers and students to stay updated with information and be competent individuals.


If one does not move forward, then the person is moving backward. But, to move forward, what are the knowledge and skills required? Blockchain, artificial intelligence, automation, and ........ 

Please list the knowledge and skills required in the digital age in the comment section. 


2 comments:

  1. Dear author for me I think the skills and knowledge required in a digital age are creative thinking and problem solving. Another one could be a person should be technologically expert.🙂

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    1. True, and modern problems require modern solutions

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