The good news is that with the advent of widespread, high quality online learning, we may be able to speed that up and create more effective learning pathways.

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"With the 14-19 Learning Pathways Curriculum, we have to be aware that we are preparing pupils not just for university but for the world of work, " said Jan Ohlsson Jones, the head of media studies at Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr in Swansea.

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Also, the online software or curriculum will obviate the need for lesson planning for most teachers, even as some teachers may have to figure out how to extend curriculum and offer other pathways though the learning for different students.

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"Students will learn through individually structured pathways, each guided by their own personal coach, to ignite desire for learning and develop independence and confidence, " she said.

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