5 Common Themes:
21st Century Technology, which includes, texting, using I-Pods and blogging is the current medium, calling on the phone is not. Using special effects and videos for reports or to make your own "home movie." Teachers need to stay current with technology and use it in their lessons and with their students and peers. Engage students using new technology in the class with homework and projects. Be interesting, creative, help students become self-directed learners which empowers them. Blogging has changed the face of news and of the general population. Blogging is for the famous, for the junior high student, for moms, dads, workers, co-workers, people in cities or in the country. Blogging isn't limited to a select few, blogging can be done by anyone (who is old enough). Blogging is used by the news media/reporters and by "everyday people." I think 21st century skills means keeping up with current trends, such as blogging, using facebook and twittering. With the exception of blogging, which I've just begun, I have not kept up with the current trends in technology.
21st Century Technology, like white boards and Pramaeateon boards should be used by every grade level. I see how excited 3-5 year olds are with this technology. I can imagine it making lessons exciting for junior and high school students. Use this technology for homework and projects, not just to teach and let students who have expertise teach other students and even the teacher. That would make learning fun and exciting for students.
If it weren't for this class, I wouldn't be blogging. So, I guess I'm in the 21st Century, figuratively as well as physically.
Yes, you are in the 21st century!!! :) I liked your blog. It was informative. You're right that it is important to make learning fun and exciting for students.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be blogging, either, if it weren't for this class. Exciting stuff!
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