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Overlooked Education Infographics

The Oatmeal Tells Us What We Should've Learned in High School

— September 18, 2011 — Pop Culture
The Oatmeal lays out a more useful curriculum for high school seniors with its ‘What we SHOULD have been Taught in Our Senior Year of High School’ infographic. Did you ever feel adrift after walking across that auditorium stage? Do you feel that the school system left you ill-prepared for the harsh realities of the world?  Do you wish somebody had taught you how to load the dishwasher properly? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, congratulations, you’re normal.

Successfully poking fun at the lackluster school system and a slew of disinterested and jaded high school teachers, the Oatmeal taps into a generation of disillusioned young adults who are in the midst of learning life’s more useful skills the hard way. While this infographic may bring up some awkward high school memories, at least it provides sweet validation for all your school-related woes.
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Education Systems - The need for more practical education that teaches life skills creates an opportunity for innovative educational programs and systems that focus on developing skills outside traditional academic subjects.
2. Edutainment - There is a growing demand for educational content that is fun, engaging, and entertaining as seen in the popularity of infographics like the Oatmeal's senior year guide, presenting opportunities for businesses that can offer playful versions of educational content.
3. Personalized Learning - The varied learning styles and unique interests of students indicate the need for personalized learning experiences and tools, leading to opportunities for technological innovations and tailored education programs.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Companies that can develop personalized learning platforms and tools to cater to the needs and preferences of individual students have the potential for disruptive innovation in the education technology sector.
2. Online Education - The demand for more flexible and practical education outside traditional classroom walls opens up opportunities for online learning businesses that offer engaging and interactive content.
3. Corporate Training - The skills gap between traditional education and real-world practical skills creates a growing need for corporate training programs that offer resources and support to employees to enhance their productivity and creativity.
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