The document discusses the transformation of learning and schools driven by factors like globalization. It notes that higher order skills are in demand as jobs can be transferred globally and consumers look worldwide. Career paths now typically involve multiple jobs across different fields rather than staying in one field. Two competing visions for using educational technology are presented: optimizing existing systems versus deploying new media to achieve broader learning goals like equity and participation. The document questions whether schools can remain relevant if they do not radically evolve their roles and methods in response to trends like disintermediation.