The New Age of Teaching

We have entered the 21st Century as the "future educators". Our task in the classroom is to teach students how to be self sufficent in a time where "the world" goes well beyond memorizing the names and capitals of countries. Instead, we will have to teach students how to actually interact with "the world". Students will need skills in the 21st century that may have seemed like a sci-fi book just 25 years ago.
With the emergence of the internet, then the availability of computers, ipods, cell phones, and laptops. The amount of media students are exposed to is much greater than previous generations. It is imperative that students know how to use these tools correctly and advance their skills/abilities for the future. This is where the 21st century educator steps in.
A 21st century educator will need to be able to engage "tech savy" students. First of all, Incorporating media and technology into the classroom for starters. Second, teachers must give students opportunities and guidance through communication skills, multi tasking, and the social skills necessary to succeed in our global community.
No longer are we a community within our own neighborhood. This is a much larger picture than many educators are used to. Think "globally". If students have any chance of succeeding, it's time to step up the expectations of educators, parents, and students alike.



Follow this link to find more information on this topic:
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/