The new era of teaching our youth

Looking back at how students learn in the 20th century and looking forward to how students learn in the 21st century; there is a world of difference. Students today are more aware of what is going on in the world around them and are more interested in a hands on approach to learning rather than a passive learning format. The link below compares the 20th century teaching to the 21st century teaching. 

http://www.schooltube.com/video/87a0b98a330c4b77a29c/20th-vs-21st-Century-Education

Teachers today need to know the difference between computer literacy, information literacy and integration literacy.  Students today are computer literate because they understand and know how to use computers because they are computer natives.  Teachers are information literate and need to make sure that their students know how to gather, analyze, sort/organize and select information that is relevant and use that information from a number of sources.


 

Today's students are technology natives and use technology outside of the school setting so we, as teachers,  need to embrace and incorporate this form of learning in our teachings.