3. Bridging the Gap: Learning and Technology
Teachers can work to build virtual environments for the
students
Technology as a tool
Relevant to the student, relevant to learning
Cell phones, email, iPods, iPads, etc.
Built in support system with teachers, parents, and
students.
Cooperative scheduling process
More individualized learning
Increased parental involvement
5. 21st Century Teaching
21st Century teaching involves embracing the evolution of
teaching. This role extends beyond the role of simple
instructor to facilitation of the overall learning process. This
facilitation is complimented and largely guided with the
various innovations of technology.
6. 21st Century Teachers
Just as the 21st Century teaching, classroom, and
learners have certain qualities, so does the teacher of
the future.
Early adopters
Fully embrace the new technologies
Middle grounders
Struggle with implementing new technologies
Non conformists
Refuse to make technology inclusive into instruction
7. 21st Century Learners
The 21st Century Learner comes equipped with the
newest technologies
Interact through social media, blogs, and wikis
Taking in lectures through smart phones and i Pods
Communicating and working with laptops and PDAs
9. Elements of the 21st Century Classroom
SMART Technologies
Includes devices that give students are larger role in
their own learning process.
Interactive Whiteboard
Projector
Teacher Computer
Student Devices
Audio system
Interactive response device