It is really an interesting video. It describes a vision of the students today in the clip that students will use engaging technologies in collaborative, inquiry-based learning environments with teachers who are willing and able to use technology's power to assist them in transforming knowledge and skills into produces, solutions, and new information. From the video we can learn that what 21st century learners usually do: they spend a lot time engaging with all kinds of technologies. They watch TV, use computer, listen to iPod, text messages, write blogs, and play games. It is apparently that the learners will spend a large amount of time in using all these technologies. And it is the learners' expectation that they want to share information with each other, and learn through using podcasts, blogs, wikis, etc. These kids in the video raise good question: why don't we apply those technologies in classroom when they really work, and the learner want them so badly?
BTW, the video itself is inspiring to me. No one says anything in this video, but definitely it is a good way of showing the students something. Surely I will try these kinds of technologies in my future teaching because I believe that learning by doing is a good way for the students to acquire knowledge.
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With your familiarity with computers, I'm sure that you will find many ways to integrate technology into your teaching to help students meet your objectives.
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