When it comes to technology and academia, the debate over online classes has recently predominated. But what if we look at this issue from a different angle and take a step back into the classroom?

Aside from a digitized classroom, there are current technologies available that are capable of being integrated into the traditional classroom setting, and they are largely being ignored.

To put it into perspective, we’ve come a long way.

When the Los Angeles City Council approved the addition of 200 miles of bike lanes a few weeks ago, it was, in a sense, one giant pedal forward for the cyclist community.

This summer, UCLA will implement an American Sign Language class for the first time in the university’s recent history.

Asim Dasgupta stood before a packed Moore Hall last April, his speech a stark departure from his usual presentations.
Chosen for the My Last Lecture Award, the professor stood to answer the question: “What would you tell your audience if you had but one lecture to give ““ your last lecture on this earth?”

Competitive speaker Sofia Campos instructed the audience members to close their eyes as she explained her experience of being invisible.

Putting a spin on formal education, UCLA’s Regents’ Professor and Lecturer program is the university’s method of integrating real-world experience into the traditional classroom setting.