A Vessel to be Filled or a Fire to be Lit

“Plutarch said the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be lit."

"The Future of College"

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/09/the-future-of-college/375071/

What sort of a college experience does that best?

Can an online college effectively replace the traditional college experience?

Does it provide a better way to fill the vessel in terms of interaction vs. lectures?

Without a physical community and face-to-face interaction, can it light a fire?

Is college just about gaining knowledge... what about developing social and leadership skills?