Friday, September 30, 2011

Preparing Students With 21st Century Skills

As both an educator and a learner in the world of technology, I am most definitely an "immigrant".  I am still learning the basics of using a computer for something other than a social media.   I am learning something new each and every time I sit down to work on a project.  This can be very frustrating and overwhelming because for the most part I am teaching myself these skills as I go.  I do not feel very well prepared to teach 21st century skills at a very high level.    Because I teach in the primary grades, I feel that it may be somewhat easier for me to learn the skills that are necessary for meet to meet the needs of this developmental age.  I like to think that my students leave my classroom with enough exposure to technology that is appropriate for them and with the curiousity and desire to learn more at the next level.
I face many challenges in regards to 21st Century teaching and learning, however, my biggest strength is that I am getting more confident in trying new things with technology without the fear that I once possessed. I'm hoping that this old dog can still learn some new tricks!

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