Introduction
The twenty-first century’s digital revolution has totally changed the methods of work, communication and living. Today, the Internet can connect people, hardware devices, software applications, information, and resources all around the world.
“The Web as I envisaged it, we have not seen it yet. The future is still so much bigger than the past.” (Tim Berners-Lee)
Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine life without having Internet. A rapid and wide range of technological advancements at the level of hardware as well as software has enforced a profound influence on pedagogical focus as well. The teachers of 21st century must be able to incorporate technology and pedagogy in creative ways.Thus, the teachers of 21st century must
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Besides, it is obvious that the teacher must know at least the basics of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases. These skills help teacher in selecting the right tools for their lessons and projects. If possible, today’s teacher must also be comfortable in using, application software, Internet, blogs, wikis and websites in order to connect with their students as well as their counterpart or collaborator teachers. Technology makes the teachers’ teaching and collaboration beyond the school classes and independent of time zones. No doubt that 21st century teacher is resourceful because today’s teacher can access Internet, browse Web pages, navigate Web sites, use search engines, use social networks and exchange e-mail with …show more content…
Classrooms of 21st century are interactive in nature and are beyond the physical boundaries. Grouping of social network, inclusion of digital games, use of e-textbooks, open source books, and open source applications are becoming fundamentals of the present-day classroom environment. Apart from learning concepts, students also learn organization, articulation, project management and collaboration. The classrooms with wireless network and devices like laptops, and tablets encourage students to complete their homework online, manage their blogs, collaboratively manage data and use online resources to support the class work. Furthermore, interactive whiteboards and multimedia technologies in the classroom allow students to seamlessly share their work with the entire
Technology plays a very important role in today’s society. Everyone has a smart phone and we crave the latest and greatest televisions, computers, cell phones and tablets. Some of these include iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung Smart watches and the new Google Glass. More and more schools are using technology in their teaching methods including our own one-to-one program at Oxon Hill High School where each student received a Samsung Google Chromebook. Technology should be used in school’s curriculum and instruction because of improved communication, innovations to come and convenience to both the students and the teachers.
Recently, we have seen that technology has greatly advanced and people have made it an important part of their lives. The Internet is one the most important technology advance...
With the widespread use of digital technology, the classroom teaching approaches and practices went through remarkable changes. When compared to the past ten years, today the classrooms look entirely different in terms of programs and technical tools used to enhance the learning skills of students.
Within technology comes the gateway to almost everything that is out in the internet, it opens a whole new world to the students and the teachers that use them. The outcome of the uses, if they happen to be good or bad, come from the restrictions and the management of usage of said technology inside a classroom. Educators see firsthand how the used in their daily lives influence how a student learns. Thanks to technology not only has students and teachers changed the ways they learn and teach, learning itself has changed as well. It is not only crucial to have the technological tools needed in a classroom, but also an educator that can mend and mold the technology to their rightful use. The use of technology in a classroom not only expands the tools and gadgets, not to mention adds much needed knowledge that will help students later on in life, but also brings a whole new and better way to teach and learn.
The statement given by UK Department of Education reinforces the fact that in the digital world today, technology has become an important component of our society by convincingly improving in major areas such as medicine, entertainment and finance. The large use of this technology has also had a considerable impact on education, and will certainly have an effect on the type of teacher I will become. This is because teachers have become more reliant on digital technology that will continue to increase throughout the future.
Every effort is being made in implementing technology in the classroom. The traditional way of teaching should be that of the pass. Technology has evolved in such a way that a new learning environment should be implemented or at least attempted to encourage students develop the necessary skills to be more confident in their learning environment. By creating a more active learning environment that students are allowed to collaborate with peers only enhances their critical thinking skills. “The participation required when children are grouped around a computer, as opposed to working in isolation at individual computers, can have a positiv...
Being able to incorporate technology into the daily lesson plans offers the teacher an endless possibility of communicating the subject through multiple modalities. Technology within the classroom can be seen through proximas, ELMO’s, DVD’s and websites that are incorporated to teach the students. Educators should be open to learning and incorporating the many opportunities technology brings to the classroom. Although technology has areas of strength and weaknesses, if learned and implemented creatively and efficiently students learning will be impacted greatly.
From the early 1800’s modern day technology has morphed tremendously. In 1990 the World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners- Lee. From then on technology sky rocketed from cell phones to laptops. In the early 2000’s cell phones became equipped with internet making everyone mobile, and making it easier to access information. Technology is advancing along with the human mind and younger generations, making it more beneficial for students to learn on a vast scale
The world’s technology advancements are quickly developing, thus, unquestionably, contributing to the extraordinary benefits obtained by students, parents, and educators. Students are provided an enhanced understanding of diverse subjects due to presentations, use of the Internet, and various programs, assisting them with projects, homework, tests, or merely general interest. Classroom computer use is certainly beneficial to parents as well. If a student does not have computer access at home to complete a project or essay, it could easily be completed on the classroom’s computer. This avoids any conflicts that may arise from families that do not have access to a personal computer. Teachers are able to easily compose a multimedia presentation to, not only help teach the class, but also to assist the pupils while taking notes and ensuring their understanding of the topic.
Modern technology allows for the customization of education for every student. It allows students to refresh what they may have missed without having to inquire with the teacher which may be more comfortable for the student. Students have changed so much that a teacher claims that, “I’m tap dancing all over the place... The more I stand in class, the easier it is to lose them.” when asked about how their current classroom is (McKnight). Students today are able to communicate with email and other basic means of contact, but there is a chance in the future that the educator may even be able to interact with students live and show them through 3D/Holograms. While this is speculation of future technologies, the implementation of current technologies is crucial. These advances need to be introduced as stepping stones so that teachers are not jumping for mountains. The ability to transfer the teachings in classrooms to the real world is a lot easier as material can be connected to media most of the time. Students are able to see real world applications without having to actually experience and know the purpose of the material that they are learning (Richlet). Studies on the effects of technology have become so prevalent that due to the heavy technology use, “[technology] makes reality by comparison, uninteresting” which says a lot about how vital technology is (Richlet). The next step is to incorporate these facts and to implement technology in the classroom in order to accommodate for these changes in the students
Teachers have the opportunity to revolutionize their teaching and able to learn, re-learn and unlearn. Teachers’ readiness should not be limited to the current technology and any new sign of another technology must be accepted so that they are updated with the
The education world has been greatly influenced by rapidly changing technology and the increasing availability of information. Schools have advanced by leaps and bounds when it comes to incorporating technology into the learning environment, however, many more advances need to be made. In all areas of the country, educators are trying to help students keep up with technology, but there are more changes that are essential for preparing the next generation for the future.
Students nowadays, are so focus on technology and how they can put their hands in technology. As a future teacher I believe that, the best way to capture my student’s attention is by providing them with tools that can motivate them to learn. With the use of technology, I may approach teaching differently by encouraging my students to use on-line resources. Using on-line resources, would be beneficial for the students, because they would be able to explore many on-line resources. The students would be encouraged to use the on-line materials, I as a teacher would encourage them to use. Such as Internet Workshops and WeQuests. As a future teacher I would want to use Internet workshops and WebQuests, because I would want to increase my student’s motivation to
As time goes by, advances in technology will provide more and more avenues for learning by way of the computer. The Internet has opened the doors of the world and unleashed limitless possibilities in research and education. It may be only a matter of time when the classroom is brought online to all children and attending a school classroom outside the home is a thing of the past. Looking back over the last 20 years, I never would have imagined that computers would come this far and impact our lives so much. Just imagine where they will be 20 years from now.
Computer technology is one the most innovative advancements in modern-day education. Technology has made its way into the world of teaching practice and principle by expanding the way we approach instruction in the classroom. We are no longer confined to pencil and paper, but have the ability to project and present knowledge in an enhanced way to capture the minds of a generation of students whose society is built around ever expanding world of computer technology.