Welcome to the Future!
Welcome to the 21st century, where technology is at our fingertips. You can be in constant communication with anyone from around this world with the touch of a button. And these new technologies are changing the way we teach.
Many people believe that literacy is just the ability to read and write, but it is so much more than that. In the 21st century, people need to be able to read everything around them: text, picture, music, movies, etc. There is a wide range of mediums that students need to read in order to fluent in the 21st century.
In classrooms today, it is crucial to integrate technology so that students can learn how to properly use them as well as use their creative abilities to produce a wide range things. Podcasts are a great way to teach students the conventions of an essay because they require a introduction, body, transitions, and a conclusion. And students will have so much more fun creating their own radio show and listening to their voices than writing an essay.
Although print based mediums are just as important, reality is that technology integration is crucial in the 21st century. The generations to come are 'experts' on technology and as teachers, we need to integrate this into our classrooms and teach students how to properly use the internet and the technology around them!
Many people believe that literacy is just the ability to read and write, but it is so much more than that. In the 21st century, people need to be able to read everything around them: text, picture, music, movies, etc. There is a wide range of mediums that students need to read in order to fluent in the 21st century.
In classrooms today, it is crucial to integrate technology so that students can learn how to properly use them as well as use their creative abilities to produce a wide range things. Podcasts are a great way to teach students the conventions of an essay because they require a introduction, body, transitions, and a conclusion. And students will have so much more fun creating their own radio show and listening to their voices than writing an essay.
Although print based mediums are just as important, reality is that technology integration is crucial in the 21st century. The generations to come are 'experts' on technology and as teachers, we need to integrate this into our classrooms and teach students how to properly use the internet and the technology around them!