Is the social institution guiding the transmission of knowledge, job skills, cultural norms and values (Macionis & Plummer, 1997).

- Prepare people to function effectively in dealing with the challenges of society - facilitate coping skills.
- Preserve, transmit and transform norms and values of the society.
- Facilitate upward social mobility.
- Prepare individuals for the world of work.

- Facilitates development of literacy, numeracy and technical skills needed for further development.
- Shapes beliefs and moral values.

- The need for computer literacy has increased and is evident especially through:
- The growth of our global village
- The changing face of education
- The rise of social media networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Pin Interest etc.

- With the advent of technology, it has expanded educational opportunities and has greatly enhanced the learning experience. For instance, the application of technology can be seen in the blended learning approach that Open Campus adopts. The blended learning approach offers at least 50% or more of the course content that is accessible online, together with partial face to face interaction and access to textbooks (Thurab- Nkhosi 2013).

(What are your thoughts? Is the classroom really obsolete?)

what do you think? Are females in a better place today?

Attachment:- Reading - Education.pdf