Can Technology Replace Teachers?

For a fascinating article on the potential of using technology to replace traditional classroom instruction, please see the article from FastCompany.com

As the CSU seeks to become more efficient, it must increasingly turn to modern technology to replace traditional brick-and-mortar institutions. But what effect will this change have upon the skilled IT workers within the system? Will they need to hire more support staff, or will these tools be managed by an outsourced support center, located in another state?

It's an interesting question, and our careers may depend upon the answer.