In a classroom of the twenty-first century, I would expect to see certain elements that represent acceptance of the growing field of technology and its integration with education. I would also expect that the classroom not forget about older forms of technology and be aware of their place. A good classroom will value different types of technology and use them when they are appropriate. Sometimes using a textbook to go over something may be the most effective way for students to learn it. Sometimes it might make more sense to have children use a computer program that has an educational game to help teach a concept. Each person is an individual within the classroom and it must be able to meet the needs of each student. In this respect, the classroom must be flexible as well as open to meet the rising demand for new and improved methods of teaching its students.
I really liked how you included that sometimes it is necessary to simply read from a text book in place of all the technology. The fact that you mentioned that each person is an individual is VERY important. I also wouldn't forget what the classroom really looks like. What do you see on the walls? How are the desks arranged?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the classroom should be a place where technology sometimes over rules books and other methods, and that at other times it should be reversed. I think all of us have a little bit of worry that we may not be needed in the classroom, and that technology will take over with online schools, which some are already taking place in Keystone Central. Let's just hope that if this does happen, it happens when we retire. :-)
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