21st Century Classroom

 The 21^st Century classroom is very different than the classroom that most of people would recognize, even in schools today.  Everything is trending towards the greater use of technology in schools, and the days of chalkboards, paper, and pencils are disappearing.  This is a positive development, because using modern technology eliminates the need for lots of paperwork, makes the classroom more fun, and reaches children that may not be able to learn effectively from traditional teaching methods.  As a teacher, I always have to keep in my mind what my students, 21^st century students who are digital natives, are really like.  They typically love and use technology on a daily basis.  All children need to know how to use modern technology effectively and schools may be the only opportunity for some students to be exposed to technology.  Also, since computers, email, iPads, and the internet are often so familiar to students, these are the tools they want to use to learn with.  I cannot wait to get my own classroom where I can incorporate technology, and perhaps I can be one of the teachers that helps move my school entirely into the 21^st Century. 

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