So I looked at a couple of articles and read some of a book about the future of education in technology. A lot of what I read had to do with preparing teachers for a digital age. Many people seem to feel that the key to success in Education is proper training of teachers. If the teachers are not on board with the digital age it will create a conflict between them and their students who are tech savvy and want to use technology in every area of their lives.
Another interesting thought that I saw was about something called reverse instruction or flipping the classroom. This is where students watch or learn lecture material outside of the classroom which allows the teacher to be more of a resource when students come to class as well as to help cement the material. This was an interesting thought to me. I don't think teaching should be completing dominated by this, but having students prescreen some material is just like assigning reading as homework and then students can come to class and use the teachers knowledge as a resource.
I never really thought about the potential conflicts technology can cause between student and teacher. That's an interesting point. Some students may thrive under a teacher who implements loads of technology in their lesson, whereas others may fall short. I guess there needs to be that balance and gradual progression.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you opinion on flipped classrooms. I feel it may be a bit excessive.