The classroom has greatly changed since my Elementary School days! The main thing that I have noticed changing is the use of textbooks. When I went to Elementary School the main thing we used to learn was a textbook; I had one for every subject and we used the book every single day. In today's classroom however, textbooks are quickly becoming obsolete. They are being replaced by down-loadable books on to a computer. Many classrooms around the nation have personal computers for each student to use during the day. Today's classroom has also replaced the standard black and white chalkboard with a dry erase board and even the electronic Smart Board.
Along with the classroom appearance, the goals and expectations of the classroom have changed as well! The teachers are now focusing on using more and more technology inside of the classroom that will motivate and engage the students to the best of their abilities! By using this much technology, teachers can use stations and various learning stations so the students can have several activities to work on during one lesson period.
A 21st century classroom has brought the classroom from a boring old room to a very interactive area. =]
I like your comments about 21st century classroom. I agree about technology being used more in the classrooms and getting away from the textbooks and more on the computer end.
ReplyDeleteStudents want their information here and now and with the use of technology such as ipods and internet they can get it right away.