It's so sad how many things are taught so terribly in formal education and end up turning away many people from things like literature, math, and science. One of the things I'm looking forward to with the proliferation of mobile computing devices is the opportunity for interactive self-directed learning through educational applications. Not only will it allow for people to learn at their own pace and to take the time to focus on aspects that they are having a hard time getting (rather than being driven over like a speed bump the way conventional learning works) but it will allow for a diversity of teaching/learning styles.

I have a feeling that in a century people will look back at formal education today and view as barbaric and ineffective.