{"id":13219,"date":"2023-07-11T05:18:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T05:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educli.com\/blog\/?p=13219"},"modified":"2026-03-01T01:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T01:23:53","slug":"is-traditional-education-living-its-blockbuster-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.educli.com\/resources\/is-traditional-education-living-its-blockbuster-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is traditional education living its Blockbuster moment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is traditional education living its Blockbuster moment?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Traditional education’s future has been called into question by factors such as the spread of online learning, the availability of advanced educational technology, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have even gone so far as to compare the current state of traditional education to the “Blockbuster moment,” in which a once-dominant industry is rendered obsolete by a newer, more flexible competitor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Though conventional schooling has its work cut out for it, it is not necessarily doomed to disappear altogether. There is no denying the benefits of a traditional education, particularly when it comes to students’ social and emotional growth, practical application of concepts, and personal connections that can be difficult to replicate in a virtual classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That being said, traditional education needs to evolve with the times. To achieve this goal, it may be necessary to rethink the structure and delivery of education, embrace flexible learning options, and make greater use of technology and online learning. There may be a need to shift emphasis from factual knowledge to practical training.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ultimately, a hybrid approach combining elements of traditional and online learning to create a more individualized and effective learning experience is likely to be the way education is delivered in the future. While conventional schooling certainly has its problems, it is by no means doomed to disappear. However, it is clear that it must adapt in order to remain relevant and meet the changing needs of students and society.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senior Portfolio Manager at Credit Suisse Kirill Pyshkin told the Financial Times, “This is education’s Netflix moment,” drawing parallels to the disruption experienced by the film industry a few years ago. “This looks to be a catalytic moment,” agrees Sean Gallagher, executive professor of education policy at Northeastern University and founder of the university’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy. Just as the rapid digitization of so many other aspects of our daily lives has led to an increase in interest and participation in online education that would have otherwise taken years to develop, so too has this phenomenon occurred relatively quickly. Similarly, an August 2020 <\/span>Strada Education Network COVID-19 Work and Education Survey<\/span><\/a> found that fully 1 in 5 Americans plan to enrol in an education programs in the next six months, and \u201cthey also have expressed a consistent preference for non-degree programs, skills training, and online options.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The stage was already set for disruption in higher education before the new coronavirus began its destructive run across the planet. A <\/span>massive online survey<\/span><\/a> conducted in 2019 by Pearson of more than 11,000 learners in 19 countries found that:<\/span><\/p>\n