21st Century Education

21st Century Education

1. Teachers

   • Current teachers - are not up to date with continous changes in technology
   • Learners not allowed to make use of devices in school
     • This is a result of using traditional teaching methods
   • Implications of Read/Write web - firstly, learn & secondly, teach
     • Teachers need to learn how to use technological tools before using it to their advantage, as a teaching tool
   • Learning how to use technology will be easy, but getting to the same level of knowledge as the learners will not be an easy task
     • Remember - Web is 15 years old - This would mean one would have to catch up on at least 7 years of technology in a vast amount of time, in order to understand the basics of the technology used by learners

2. Learners

   • Learners are more computer literate than teachers
     • Today's generation is better known as "Digital Generation" Because they know a lot more about technology than adults
   • Studies have shown that a greater percentage of children have joined social networks as apposed to the percentage of educators joining
   • If technology is integrated into education, learners will have to be responsible while using the web
     • Teachers have the responsibility to enlighten learners about what is safe and acceptable in the digital environment
       • According to CIPA, schools should have a system which can monitor the online action of minors
   • Having the opportunity to use the web at any time - gives them the opportunity to learn more in a shorter time span
     • They can search any topic before doing the topic in class, giving them background information about specific topics