Technology the New Era........In the Classroom

Why should technology be in the classroom? Let me show you this video and I think it can be self explanatory!

How else would have we seen this talented group of ladies sing these oldies? With the use of technology we are so able to do more in the classroom and find talents that some might not have even known they had. 

Technology Connects with Students

Technology occupies an important place within students’ lives. When they are not in school, just about everything that they do is connected in some way to technology. By integrating technology into the classroom, teachers are changing the way they used to teach (lectures six hours a day) and providing students with the tools that will take them into the 21^st century. (Janelle Cox)

Technology changes by the minute, and as educators we need to keep up with the times in order to best prepare our students for this ever-changing world that we live in. While the above video shows us just how integrating technology into the classroom has its benefits, it’s important to note that traditional learning processes are just as essential. As educators and parents it is essential to take time to learn about each element of ed-tech that you will incorporate into your classroom. When you do, you will find that technology can have a profound impact on your students learning.

We need to let students connect with technology because they say it makes learning more fun. They especially like laptops and tablets. Subjects that students deem challenging or boring can become more interesting with virtual lessons, through a video- as shown above by the quartet, or when using a tablet.

Future for the Students

Studies have showed that 9 out of 10 students indicated that using technology in the classroom would help prepare them for the digital future. These 21^st-century skills are essential in order to be successful in this day and age. Jobs that may not have had a digital component in the past, may have one now. Education isn’t just about memorizing facts and vocabulary words, it’s about solving complex problems and being to collaborate with others in the workforce. 

 Today paper memos are as antiquated as a stagecoach, presentations are flashy and digital, and workers move around the workplace with cell phones attached to their hips. The profusion of technology has revolutionized the 21st-century workforce, changing the way things are done and the skills that people need to become productive and successful workers.

 "Individuals preparing to enter the workforce today should focus on learning to effectively use technology, as this proves both useful and marketable, suggests the US Department of Labor executive summary, Futurework – Trends and Challenges for the 21st Century.” (Erin Schreiner)

The New ABC's of our lives!! Although we do have to stay balanced!!

References

Cox, J. (n.d.). Benefits of Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved February 24, 2017, from http://www.teachhub.com/benefits-technology-classroom

Schriener, E. (2013, March 02). How Technology Has Changed in the 21st-Century Workplace. Retrieved February 24, 2017, from http://work.chron.com/technology-changed-21stcentury-workplace-18447.html