Just the concept of personal freedom within a democracy, for instance, is a relatively young idea - only about 300 years old in this country. Daniel Greenberg conceptcountrydemocracy Change image and share on social
In traditional schools, you're penalized for making a mistake. But that won't work in the new information culture, in the digital world we live in today. Daniel Greenberg culturedigitalinformation Change image and share on social
So, I see technology as a Trojan Horse: It looks like a wonderful thing, but they are going to regret introducing it into the schools because it simply can't be controlled. Daniel Greenberg controlhorseintroduce Change image and share on social
Technology will eventually destroy the way schools are run now. Daniel Greenberg destroyeventuallyrun Change image and share on social
Educators are still spending way too much time trying to control what kids learn, bending the content to their own purposes, hoping beyond hope to change - by using technology - but not change too much. Daniel Greenberg bendchangecontent share on social
When kids play, they are working on imagining the kind of world we live in. Daniel Greenberg imaginekidkind Change image and share on social
But, if you observe children learning in their first few years of life, you can see that they can and do learn on their own - we leave them alone to crawl, walk, talk, and gain control over their bodies. It happens without much help from parents. Daniel Greenberg bodychildcontrol share on social
I think people with open minds will observe the way we do things and realize that our goal is to have successful, happy, productive adults, and they will take our ideas and implement them elsewhere for their own children. Daniel Greenberg adultchildgoal share on social
And they understand that to be an effective member of a democracy, you have to accept responsibility. Daniel Greenberg acceptdemocracyeffective Change image and share on social
I'll tell you what the real problem is: These people are working under the assumption that they know better about what is good for kids, what kids need to learn to get ahead in this world. Daniel Greenberg aheadassumptiongood Change image and share on social
