Only a "new technology" expert would write something so unbelievably dumb. And I don't even disagree with him.<p>Yes, the teacher that sits at a podium and delivers a lecture is worse than a teacher that's interactive with students. That's always been the case. When I went to college they even had names for them. "Good Teacher" and "Bad Teacher" we called them.<p>There's nothing inherently different about this new generation. It's certainly not going to bring down the University. Heck, as long as tenure exists it won't even bring down the bad teachers.<p>For better or worse (probably worse) college has become more an experience than a learning institution. Kids go to college to avoid the world for 4 more years and get a credential for their trouble. Anyone interested in learning (like I was with computers) knows most of the curriculum before they walk in the door and is just there to get a diploma.<p>Honestly, the first 2 years is dedicated to reteaching what you already learned in High School. That should be a hint.