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New Tools in School
Not only has education changed in the sense of how we teach our students and how are students learn, there are new tools available inside and out of the classroom that helps facilitate learning. New Tech High has taken this to the next level. New Tech High uses in-depth project and problem based learning, which we have heard much on these concepts lately.
What I found really interesting in the reading is that the New Tech High model was developed as part of an overall education reform and to implement a 21st-centuary learning environment. This is very important as in this completive global economy it is important to have a significant percentage of students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math. A study shows that from the first nine graduating from Napa New tech High, 4-% of the respondents either were majoring or were working in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) professions.
I also thought that some of the ideas that were explained in the book on how to use technology in content areas were pretty interesting. In math they explained an idea of recording rhymes and songs for whole math families, recording them on an i-pod or cd and then use them for studying.
With the expansion of technology and the changing in tides of education we are bound to see, and be a part of some really exciting times.
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Access to online tools and services has change the way the world works. Business uses these online tools daily in every capacity. With that said, when students enter the workforce they will be expected to know how to use and operate these tools. This will be expected from the. With that said, we must ensure we are keeping student current with these tools and how they operate. In return mean that as educators we too shall stay current though continuing education.
Project based learning in more important than ever. I feel that this way of teaching and learning gives real value. The students learn more than just the content. They begin to understand how to work with others and how to manage. These are skills that they will be able to apply every day.
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Students are changing just as fast as technology is. Students are wired today more than ever. with all the advance in technology teaching and learning has changed. With the wide spread access of the internet classrooms are expanding. School days and assignments have no limit ti hours or buildings.
This affecets how students live, communicate and where and when they learn. This has vastly epanded the the way we teach and students learn. I belive this also benifits project based learning.
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Chapter one is mostly about the change the world has seen recently. With the new technology we have and its advance every day we have changed and are changing every day to this new world of sorts.
The book asks a question of, “who will be prepared for the new world?” And, “how can we help prepare them?” As future educators it is our job to ensure ALL of our students are prepared for the new world. As for how can we help prepare them? We need to be 3 steps ahead of them always. This includes continuing education and bettering ourselves to be able to pass on the knowledge and have them prepared and ready to go.
Project based learning is always another favorite topic of mine. Using collaboration and communication tools with educational methods will help student they need for the future. This is one reason I will always try to incorporate technology and PBKL in my classroom to help ensure that the student has the skill for the future.