A couple of days ago, I read the article "15 characteristics of a 21 Century Teacher." I must say, I agree with it 100%. Not just because at the job I work at or the school I go to uses media, but because technology has taken over today's generation. You can't take it away from them so why not put it to good use right?
Most 21st Century teachers use technology. In my opinion that's what It takes to be a 21st century teacher sometimes. You have to expand your tool box, try new things, and of course teach with social media from time to time.
You can also give online test or games to test your student knowledge and see if they are receiving the correct information they are supposed to get from technology. They will probably like that better than something on paper and be more interested to do the assignment.
Most teachers might question their selves "is using technology in the classroom going to far?" Absolutely not. Some children learn best through media and will probably pay more attention to it. But you might also think about how children are bombarded with technology outside of school, so we need it in school? Well why not? A little more technology won't hurt, especially for the ones that learn best from it.
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