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  • Essay / Dragons Den Analysis - 707

    Lee introduces the topic of his presentation with a statement “…We live in the age of the Info-whelm.” He explains this statement by summarizing an example of a study conducted in 2003 by researchers at the University of Berkley in California. The research collected all the data available in digital form for today's generations and found that the amount of data available online would be approximately 5 times greater than the amount of books available in the Library of Congress, which is the largest library in the world. He explains this fact to introduce a problem of current education and the actual preparation of the next generation for the job market. It explains how today's students, and even young children, are able to process and understand digital information. It presents several examples of studies carried out to prove how the current generation is able to absorb digital image 60,000 times more than previous generations. Lee uses illustrations and images effectively throughout his presentation. He explains that today's lecture style is outdated and ineffective. It explains how today's students are thought of and prepared for careers in the past. He urges educators to bring new skill sets and tests, and a new style of teaching to future generations. It offers several solutions to prepare current and new generations for the jobs of tomorrow. It offers teaching