Learning from teachers or technology?
Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- The article contrasts traditional learning under a skilled or religious teacher with today's instant access to online information.
- Internet searches, social media, educational videos and artificial intelligence have made knowledge appear close at hand.
In the past, anyone seeking knowledge from a respected religious teacher or skilled expert might have travelled long distances, lived away from home and waited years to become an apprentice.
Today, knowledge appears to be at one's fingertips. A single internet search can produce thousands of pieces of information within seconds. Social media, educational videos and artificial intelligence have further changed how people learn.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.