Our parents, when they went to school, didn’t have the same tools we have today. Computers, for example, are now much more advanced and can do things that were unimaginable in the past. Our grandparents and parents did their homework almost entirely with paper and pen, while today, electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, and tablets are often used.
It may seem strange to think about how much learning differs from one generation to the next. For older people, it is not always easy to understand how to take part in this change. At the same time, even younger people can struggle to keep up with the constantly emerging new tools.
Progress has always existed: every step, every leap, every rung climbed by humanity is proof of it. In a few years, what we know today might look very different.
For now, however, it is essential to understand the present and ensure that what exists today is accessible and understandable to as many people as possible.
Author: Ms Maria Lagani, psychology graduate- Master’s student. Research Team for JUMP staff.