John Cotton Dana’s quote, “Who dares to teach must never cease to learn,” is a fabulous example of the teacher I plan to be. I want to be a great 21st century teacher. I want my students to be comfortable in their learning environment and love learning. I want my students to be able to express themselves in their own way. Most of all I want my students to LEARN. Technology is a great way to differentiate learning. Every student is on a different level and learns in a different way. With technology guiding them, they can learn at the own pace.
Teachers are not in this alone. 21st century students want this. They want to use their everyday technology to learn. They enjoy using ELMOs, smart boards, and computer based software to learn. In fact, from what I have observed of students, they thrive upon it. Teachers and students still need support from within the homes. Helping children along with assignments and offering encouragement is all it takes to help some children to succeed.
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