As with anything, change can be challenging; however the result is usually positive. As we ponder the changes that have taken place within the field of education it is almost overwhelming. We are currently living and learning in a century that requires more than just the traditional textbooks, paper, pencil and a four-walled classroom. It requires a digital literacy with global connections beyond the isolated classroom.
In today's world of education, teaching and learning, in the 21st Century, requires a framework of the following components: Life and Career Skills, Learning and Innovation Skills (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity), Information, Media and Technology Skills, encompassed by the Core Subjects and the 21st Century Themes. In order for these components to work together, there must also be the support of Standards and Assessments, Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, and Learning Environments.
Within our ever changing world of technology, it is crucial that we teach with and provide our students with the latest technology tools. Students can then communicate with other teachers and students around the world by using video, audio, and text to build relationships globally and cross-culturally. The use of various types of technology keeps students engaged while learning and goes beyond the use of bound textbooks, paper and pencil, and learning core subjects in isolation.
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