Lessons+Learned

Jason Sanger EDUC 538 Lesson Learned March 14th, 2011

Over the last eleven weeks, I’ve been exploring the read/write web through the use of web 2.0 tools. Some tools are ones that I was familiar with, while others I wasn’t. The tool that caught my eye the most was podcasting via the audacity software. I’ve always been an audio enthusiast and audacity is another program that can be used to make quality audio recordings.

I view web 2.0 tools as a means to make teaching “easier.” I use the word “easier” loosely. For some, including myself, the web is like second nature to us. For others, it can be a constant uphill battle that results in frustration and non implementation. Like it or not, this new generation, the “now” generation of learners demands that educators at very least keep up with their learning styles, trends, and how content can be delivered to them.

I believe that the challenge of creating the 21st century classroom for the 21st century learner will be funding. Technology is money. In these times, money can be hard to come by, especially in the public education sector. Another challenge will be getting educators to embrace and incorporate technology into their instruction. I am in no way saying “replace the teacher with a computer.” Instead, I would like to see more integration of technology into instruction as a supplemental medium.

The new generation of learners has access to information faster than any previous generation before them. My challenge as a teacher is to keep up with this generation so that they will be engaged in their learning.

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