Thing 4

As I reflected upon my own schooling and the technological advances I had access to in high-school, (typewriter- with correction tape, computer programming class- 10 go to 20, 20 go to 30, 30 Run), I feel a bit melancholy in my lack of "access." As I stated in Thing 1, the influx of globalization and collaboration is multiplying exponentially. The videos and slides presented prior to this blog reinforces my intent of continually adapting my curriculum to meet the needs of the 21st century learner. As part of my curriculum, students choose a career to research further and create a digital presentation on it. However, I may need to revisit the goal and premise of this activity due to the constant change and futuristic look into professions that don't even exist. We as educators need to be life-long learners in order to have the foresight to "stay ahead" of our connected students. The basis for our school and classroom mission statements should encompass the values and qualities it takes to become interdependent learners. Without the aptitude of educators, our students, as we see in the statistical research, are going to continue to become less and less prepared for globalized careers. I am excited at the possibilities and direction educational technology is heading.