Here are some topics for today's discussion. Please add your comments and further questions.

What makes a good teacher?
What makes a good learner?

Do you need a teacher to learn something?
Why do we need a teacher?

What do you think about schools?
Does the school environement make it easier for people to learn?
Could they be improved?
Tell us about your experience of school?
What did you like about it?
What didn't you like about it?

Are universities good places to learn?
Does the university teaching/learning system work well?
Tell us about your experience at university
Did you find it easy to learn / study?

Have you ever learned something on your own?
What was it? Was it more difficult?

Tell us about a time when a teacher made a big difference

What's the best way to learn something on the Internet?
Does it help if you are learning with other people?
Is it necessary?