Today we looked at a quote from Albert Einstein who said that "Imagination is more important than knowledge." I think that in today's global world, this statement is more true than ever before. The world is changing and now more people than ever before have access to an infinite amount of information and knowledge right at their fingertips. All one needs is an internet connection and they can visit Google.com and find out literally anything. So why do schools focus so much on having students stockpile loads of data, formulas, and facts in their brains when it's all right there in front of them anytime they need to access it?
As an educator, I strive to emphasize creativity, innovation, and imagination over memorization, regurgitation, and compliance. I think that teachers across the world should really stop and think about what they're focusing on and realize that for today's youth, imagination is truly much more important than knowledge and shape their teaching accordingly.
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