As the field of technology evolves, so must the educators who teach tomorrow's leaders. Many emerging technologies are or will be effecting our world as educators. For instance, current trends in distance learning are making education more accessible and convenient for students. This new form of education is also more cost effective. Students can stay at home, and all they need is a computer with Internet access. Furthermore, thanks to Wikipedia, there is greater access to online globalization. Unfortunately, as professionals we are left to question what experts are putting information out there, and if the proper research has been conducted. As educators it is our job to teach our students 21st century skills. They need to know where information is coming from, and if the information is fact or opinion.
Furthermore, the field of communication is seeing a change as well. A program called Skype can help us talk to each other in an instant, yet it is all free. Imagine being able to talk to someone across the world for free! Not only can we take advantage of this personally, but professionally as well. Imagine the possibilities students would have. For example, they could have the opportunity to interview over the phone. They can talk to other students around the globe. As educators we need to keep evolving with the technology our students are using, or we will never prepare them for their futures. The following articles show what emerging technologies are shaping our future and how we can use them in the school.
I recommend checking out this video first. It discusses the educational role in 21st century technology: http://www.eschoolnews.com/video-center/esn-techwatch/?I=50600;_hbguid=026915fb-cc69-4d16-a0e0-b07e428bd751
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