Classrooms
Of Tomorrow
So
many students have their own personal cellular phones and so many bring them to
school. This video is showing how educators are incorporating students’
cellular phones as well as other technological devices such as IPads in the
classroom to improve the learning process. This video proves technology is more
visually appealing, engaging and interactive than textbooks. It also shows that
technology eliminates the need for textbooks.
The
Voice of The Active Learner
This
video discusses the upcoming changes in education as related to technology. It
explains how children are growing up and using technology today. The internet
for instance, is an information center with tons of information. The video
states with technology you will become a lifelong learner. I do agree it is
more interesting learning about new information through technology but one will
have to decipher between what is fact and fiction. This video assumes that with
technology one learns right away and all the time. And because of this the
traditional brick and mortar buildings of schools will become obsolete by the
year 2019. I am not so sure about the school buildings but evidence clearly
shows how technology has eliminated the need for libraries.
The
Future Starts Now
This video discusses
education and technology in Norway. It provides a solution to retention of
students in education. ICT which stands for Information and communication
technology is the key according to this article. It states that today’s
students are growing up with gadgets such as IPads, laptops, and smart mobile
phones. So why not incorporate these gadgets in education. This video states
ICT in education improve learning and motivate students. For example, a math
class which uses computers to visualize and simulate formulas to students will
make advance math concepts easier to understand. I as a student totally agree
with incorporating ICT in education. I also feel the use of technology in
education will make the lessons more enjoyable, grasp a student’s interest, and
retain a student’s attention. I for one feel as if I learn better and hold
information longer if I interact with it and see it visually.
Designing
Schools for 21st Century Learning
This
video is narrated by an architect with the option of redesigning the
traditional school building. He states the characteristics of learning is security
and a stimulus rich environment. His design is an open floor plan with wall to
wall windows. In my opinion, the more windows available will create a
distraction in class. I feel students will pay more attention to what is going
on outdoors. Also, with an open floor plan and numerous windows throughout, I
feel will make the school somewhat of a safety hazard.
Tools
and Resources for The 21st Century Education
This
video portrays the available educational tools and resources needed for 21st
century educators and learners. Video resources such as YouTube and Ted Talk can
enhance a student’s learning ability. Presentation tools such as Prezi and
SlideShare is beneficial to both student and educator today. I must attest that
interactive resources such as Poll Everywhere is a great tool to incorporate in
class just to see where everyone stands on an issue and what makes this tool so
wonderful is your statements are anonymous. This video was very colorful and is
my favorite thus far and I feel the author of this video was very accurate.
A
Vision of 21st Century Teaching
From
the beginning I disliked this video because the narrator was so hard to
understand and the video was too busy. But when the characters in the video
started using cue cards to deliver the message I got a better understanding of
what was going on. We live in a world of technology and it is an amazing tool
to incorporate in class to increase learning. Personally, technology can be
motivating, engaging, interest driven, and informative and this is why some
educators such as the ones in the video incorporate it into their lesson plan.
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