This post is the first installment of a 3-part blog highlighting technology in education.  Read on and stop back to learn more.

Education as we know it from years ago has changed. It is changing. It is no longer the “sit and get” theory based on a society of the past with focus on reading, writing, and arthritic only; education instead is focusing on communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, and creativity and innovation.

One big player in the classroom today is technology.  Technology is a major focus in education, and it is shaping our society and schools. The impact of technology is far reaching, encompassing lands, cultures, genders, and ages from young children holding iPads in efforts to learn their ABCs to senior citizens utilizing iPads to stay in touch with distant family members. With the increase of technology usage and advancements, people are continually growing in knowledge and comfort with technology, including learners in schools. Considering the integration of technology in life and in education, students attending schools in the 21^st century are tech savvy.  Now the question is – are their schools?

What implications does this have for education?  How does technology impact the 4 Cs previously noted – communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity?

Let us know your thoughts!  Look for more in Part II of this series, but until then –
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