THE ROLES AND FUNCTION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION

BY: ANGE R. PULVERA BEED-2

WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY?

Educational technology is the effective use of technological tools in learning. As a concept, it concerns an array of tools, such as media, machines and networking hardware, as well as considering underlying theoretical perspectives for their effective application

Information and communicationComputersOnline/Web-basedMobile/wirelessAssistive Technology

TECHNOLOGY

Prepares students for the 21st century

Enhances students learning Improves InstructionProvides authentic learning experiences

The Role of Educational Technology

THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM

TEACHER: provides opportunities for student to develop and demonstrate

essential skills.

Student :

= Select appropriate digital tools to assemble, evaluate resources.

= Apply varied research skills to find and evaluate resources.

= Use information and resources to accomplish real- world task.

RESEACH & INFORMATION FLUENCY

TEACHER: = Provides opportunities for student to develop and

demonstrate essential skills.

Student :

=Use multiple resources to plan, design and execute real-world problems.

= Use technology to collaborate and solve authentic problems.

= Develop and answer open-ended questions using higher order thinking skills.

PROBLEM SOLVING & CRITICAL THINKING

Teacher : = Creates structures , provides opportunities and assesses

student performances.

Students :

= Initiate communication in real and non-real time.

= Communicate and collaborate with learners of diverse cultural

backgrounds.

= From collaborative team to solve real-world problems and create original works.

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

Teacher:

= Provides opportunities for student to develop and demonstrate essential skills.

Student :

= Apply critical thinking, research methods, and communication tools to create original works.

= Collaborate effectively with an audience beyond the classroom to create original work.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Here we are to talking about technology and the role it plays in 21st century education . Technology is by far the most popular topic concerning 21st century learning and education. Technology still seems to be the central focus. 

The Educational technology in the 21st century involves using technology in the classroom to enhance the teaching learning process especially in the 21st century classroom. Technology undeniably plays a central role in modern life. We are also exposed to different materials highlighting the importance of integrating technology in the classroom.

The wide variety of technology that can easily and effectively be incorporated into a classroom offers every teacher a venue into the technological world. The 21st century learners learns differently from those before.

Our world is changing, and in order to prepare our children for this new world we need to change the way we educate them. In the 21st century educators must create a curriculum that will help students connect with the world and understand the issues that our world faces.

the 21st century, teachers and administrators need to cultivate and maintain the student's interest in the material by showing how this knowledge applies in the real world. They must also try to increase their student's curiosity, which will help them become lifelong learners. Next they should be flexible with how they teach and give learners the resources to continue learning outside of school

Technology can be used to enhance critical thinking and critical literacy skills, evaluating the legitimacy and accuracy of online content is the central part of 21st century education.

 The use of technology for collaboration among students and teachers. They believe that technology and social media in education allows people to share ideas. Digital media can be kind of medium at the push of a button which can give students a voice when they wouldn't otherwise have been heard, 

One last thing to consider is that technology is not just about interactive whiteboard or computers other examples include digital cameras, digital microscopes, 3-D printers as well as things like microphones and projectors as well. It's about finding ways to use technology meaningfully, so the investment is made by schools is a worthwhile one, and it makes education more relevant to life and by making the learning more dynamic.

INVESTIGATIVE EXPLORER INNOVATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS VERSATILE READERS CRITICAL THINKERS RESOURCEFUL LEARNERS

COMMON CORE : PATHS TO 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS

A new addition to 21st century curriculum is the study of green education and environmental issues. Kids are taught awareness of their world and real experts such as scientist and politicians are brought in to answer student's questions.

The curriculum in the classroom is designed to incorporate many skills and intelligence levels, and makes use of technology and multimedia. The lessons are not based on textbooks, instead they are project based. Skills and content are learned through their research and projects, and textbooks are provided as one of many possible resources.

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