THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF

IN 21ST CENTURY

In the 1960’s students were taught like this:

In the current classroom, computers, tablets, iPods, iPads, Smartboards, etc. fill the hands of the students and classrooms:

A dramatic shift is sweeping through our schools. The signs are all around us. Third graders texting on their cell phones. Kindergarteners who can navigate an iPod Touch better than we can. Middle schoolers who already have an Internet following on their blog or YouTube channel.

These new 21st century learners are highly relational and demand quick access to new knowledge. More than that, they are capable of engaging in learning at a whole new level. With the world literally at their fingertips, today’s students need teachers and administrators to re-envision the role of technology in the classroom.

There are many skills that children will need in order to be successful in the 21st century. Here are a few of the most important 21st century skills:

Ability to collaborate, work in teams Critical thinking skills Oral presentation skills Written communication skills Ability to use technology Willingness to examine civic and global issues Ability to conduct research to learn about issues and concepts Chance to learn about new career opportunities

In order to prepare students to play their role in the 21st century society we are a part of, the following can be considered when deciding how education will look in our school and classrooms:1. Instruction should be student-centered

Education is no longer about listening to the teacher talk and absorbing information. Instead of passively receiving information, their students would gather information on their own, under the guidance of the teacher.

2. Education should be collaborative

Students should be encouraged to work together to discover information, piece it together, and construct meaning. Schools should also be collaborating with other educational institutions to share information and learn about different practices or methods that have been developed.

3. Learning should have context

Students will be much more motivated to learn something that they can see the value in. Lessons have little purpose if they don't have any impact in the student's life outside schools.

ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY

IN 21ST CENTURY

1. Technology allows for 24/7 access to information.

2. Constant social interaction; and

3. Easily created and shared digital content.

The role of technology in the classroom is ever changing. Those who utilize and embrace the use of technology in the classroom are better prepared to serve the next generation of learners.

The role of technology in the classroom is rapidly changing and creating a new atmosphere of learning.

FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

IN 21ST CENTURY

Improvement of Teaching-EdTech analyzes the processes of teaching

thoroughly. By developing the theories of teaching, it helps in improving the quality of education. Analysis of the Teaching-Learning Process

-EdTech aims at analyzing the process of teaching -learning and tries to find out the different variables of teaching their interlinks effects upon each other, relationship, etc. Improvement of Learning

-EdTech facilitates more and more learning in less time. It takes the help of various empirically established generalizations from psychology, sociology, physical sciences, engineering, etc.

Enhancing Goals of Education

-The objectives of education are being viewed and revised with the passage of time. Educational Technology helps in enhancing the right objectives in the light of the changed circumstances and changed environment. Training to Teachers

-The changed type of environment with new curriculum and new materials is to be handled by the teachers. Educational Technology can render its valuable help in the training of teachers also. Development of Curriculum

-Only a suitable type of curriculum will help in the attainment of goals. Educational Technology can do this job of developing a suitable curriculum appropriately.

Development of Teaching-Learning MaterialsTeaching learning materials are also as important as anything

else in the teaching-learning process. Only right type of materials will able to modify the behavior of the learner suitably making him a fit person for the society. Teaching-Learning Strategies

A strategy plays an important role in the hands of a teacher in every teaching-learning situation. The different strategies are being evolved by educational technology. Development of Audio-Visual Aids

Audio-Visual aids have always played an important role in the teaching-learning process. The software aids, the hardware aids, the computer and other such appliances, equipment etc., have “to be used in the present type of teaching-learning environment.”

Help to Overall ImprovementEducational Technology help in locating the problems

in the different areas of education. It also helps in remedying the draw-backs. Thus, educational technology can revolutionize the whole process of teaching learning. Identification of Needs of the Community

Educational Technology identifies the needs of the community. It helps in providing equal education opportunities to backward people, disadvantaged students and deprived sections of the society. Educational Technology aims at identifying the needs of the community from time to time. Then it tries to improve the community in every possible way.

REFERENCES:

http://ecbhs.blogspot.com/

Edtech 2D – Educational Technology Workbook

https://storify.com/KatieCarelock/shake-rattle-and-roll-educational-technology-in-th

http://www.naesp.org/principal-januaryfebruary-2012-technology/technology-integration-new-21st-century-learner

PREPARED BY:

SHAIRA MAE D. ROCAMORA

BSED-2EDUC 2D (11:30-12:30)