Instructions:
1. Review each case.
2. Respond to each case prompt.
3. Post a meaningful response to at least one peer post per case.
1. Government & Education
Carefully read each question below and respond to them as best as you can.
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1. Are standardized tests helping students achieve their goals or setting them up for failure?
2. Why do you think the education system relies so heavily on standardized testing?
3. What are the pros & cons of standardized testing?
2. Business Needs & Technology
Carefully read each question below and respond to them as best as you can.
1. According to Andrew McAfee, robots & droids will take our jobs in the future. Do you agree with this? Why or why not? What do you think the job market will look like in 15 years? Please explain your answer.
2. Based on the question from the initial survey that asked, "What are your plans after graduating high school?" Please explain why you chose your answer.
3. The purpose of Higher Education
Carefully read each question below and respond to them as best as you can.
1. What are your thoughts on this phrase: "The purpose of higher education is for you to find a better paying job." Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
2. How will future jobs be affected if education remains the same way?
3. Can you answer David Ray's question, "What is a college education? Does everyone need one?" Please explain.
4. Culture & Learning
Carefully read each question below and respond to them as best as you can.
1. How does society play a role in education?
2. How has education impacted you so far? Was it positive or negative?
3 Do you believe society expects students to go through specific steps in order to succeed? Please explain.
5. The Affordability of Higher Education
Carefully read each question below and respond to them as best as you can.
1. What are your thoughts on Professor Sajay Samuel's proposal to reduce the burden of student loans?
2. Do you agree with Cornelius "Nippy" Betz III tips on graduating from college debt free? Why or why not?
3. Do you think it's possible to democratize higher education, according to Shai Reshef? Please explain.