Education Needs a Digital Upgrade

The 21st century learner is much different from any generation in the past. There are still many values that are the same, but also some are dramatically different. As time advances, so will technology. The students that come through our schools must have an understanding of what the future holds. Technology needs to be used more in the classroom, and teachers must be more aware of the works of technology. In Education Needs a Digital Upgrade by Virginia Heffernan she states, "fully 65 percent of today’s grade-school kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet." Students must be aware that times are changing and advancing quickly, and their teachers need to be their main source of encouragement while they learn to understand.









I feel this video is very informative and important, because not only does it display education in the United States but also all around the world! Times are changing, and we as teachers must be prepared. We should be ready for changes and use technology as much as possible.



If teachers stick to the "traditional" ways of teaching it will just harm the students in the end. As a teacher you must be open minded and willing to not only teach, but also learn. Teachers learn throughout their entire career, and should use that knowledge to help advance the students.




21st Century Learner

This article is based around the way technology will change the classroom. Classrooms are starting to progress into more advanced places of learning, Smartboards, iPads, desktops, and applications are going to take over the ways of teaching and learning in the classroom.

Introduction

I'm Mariah Ack, I'm 18 years old, and I grew up in in Keyser, West Virginia. I came to Fairmont, because I was aware of the outstanding elementary education program. I know I am a leader and I tend to take charge quite a lot. I have known, since I was very young, I wanted to grow up to be just like my father and teach elementary.

I fell in love with the sport of gymnastics at a very young age. I was a competitive gymnast for 13 years, participating in state and regional competitions. I knew I wanted to continue some type of gymnastics in college which is how I got involved with the Acrobatics and Tumbling team here at Fairmont. This was also a major reason I came to Fairmont.