Vision
Many of our students entering the elementary schools today, already have technology skills that surpass the knowledge of the homeroom teacher. Some of their skills and beliefs around technology are so advanced, their classroom teachers are not able to accommodate and assimilate (Wang, 2014). With my experience, education can be one of those fields that seem to be falling behind in terms of embracing new trends, new teaching strategies and new philosophies. Unfortunately, as the student walks in to the classroom, they are walking back in time. Instead of capturing this excitement and building an engaging learning environment with technology, teachers tend to ask the students to put away their electronic devices. For our students to be successful in the educational realm and as productive citizens, teachers should know how to integrate technology that will provide student’s an engaged learning experience and build on their prior knowledge (Berlin et al, 2005).
My vision for the use of technology in P-12 schools is for students have access to digital devices in the classroom and have skilled teachers. Today, the use of digital technologies is essential to the teaching and learning environment. Providing student success also means being aware of the expanding world of technology and implementing it into classroom instruction to produce future citizens who are confident of meeting the demands of technology in education and the workplace (NCATE, 2010).
Teachers can be the key to the student’s success. They need to have the pedagogical and technology skills to help our students succeed in the 21st century (NCATE, 2010). It is important for teachers to not only provide differentiated instruction and learning, but also integrate technology to support a collaborative engaged, problem-solving environment. This can be made possible through professional development. With instructional technology coaching, teachers can merge their traditional teaching methods with modern technology learning to help adapt their students to the rapidly changing nature of education (Hunt, Grable, Clemmons, & Clark, 2009).
Key question teachers should constantly ask themselves is, “What can I do in my classroom to better prepare my students for the challenges of 21st century?” Undoubtable, the answer will fall back on the integration of technology in their classroom pedagogy.
Resources
Berliner, D., Bransford, J., Hammerness, K., Hammond, L. D., McDonald, M., & Zeichner, K. (2005). How teachers learn and develop. In Preparing teachers for a changing world: What teacher should learn and be able to do? (pp. 358–389). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Hunt, A., Grable, C., Clemmons, K., & Clark, A. (2009). Digital field experiences in teacher education: Teaching and supervision in distance education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 389-391). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. (2010). Transforming teacher education through clinical practice: A national strategy to prepare effective teachers. Washington, DC: NCATE.
Wang, V. X. (2014). Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
My vision for the use of technology in P-12 schools is for students have access to digital devices in the classroom and have skilled teachers. Today, the use of digital technologies is essential to the teaching and learning environment. Providing student success also means being aware of the expanding world of technology and implementing it into classroom instruction to produce future citizens who are confident of meeting the demands of technology in education and the workplace (NCATE, 2010).
Teachers can be the key to the student’s success. They need to have the pedagogical and technology skills to help our students succeed in the 21st century (NCATE, 2010). It is important for teachers to not only provide differentiated instruction and learning, but also integrate technology to support a collaborative engaged, problem-solving environment. This can be made possible through professional development. With instructional technology coaching, teachers can merge their traditional teaching methods with modern technology learning to help adapt their students to the rapidly changing nature of education (Hunt, Grable, Clemmons, & Clark, 2009).
Key question teachers should constantly ask themselves is, “What can I do in my classroom to better prepare my students for the challenges of 21st century?” Undoubtable, the answer will fall back on the integration of technology in their classroom pedagogy.
Resources
Berliner, D., Bransford, J., Hammerness, K., Hammond, L. D., McDonald, M., & Zeichner, K. (2005). How teachers learn and develop. In Preparing teachers for a changing world: What teacher should learn and be able to do? (pp. 358–389). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Hunt, A., Grable, C., Clemmons, K., & Clark, A. (2009). Digital field experiences in teacher education: Teaching and supervision in distance education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (pp. 389-391). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. (2010). Transforming teacher education through clinical practice: A national strategy to prepare effective teachers. Washington, DC: NCATE.
Wang, V. X. (2014). Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.