Module+4+Reflection


 * __Reflection for Module 4:__****// Reflect on your thinking surrounding your developing a philosophy of Instructional Technology use for learning and your understanding of 21st Century Teaching and Learning.

Description: In Module 4 we learned about 21st Century Skills and the importance of teaching them to our students.

Impact: I've heard the phrase "21st Century Skills" but never fully understood it. I know that technology is constantly advancing and changing, but I suppose it never really dawned on me that my 4th and 5th grade students will someday be working in this technological world, and need to have the skills to be successful. It is my job to teach them the skills they will need by incorporating those skills into my everyday lessons. 21st Century learners need to be able to problem solve and be creative; they need to be able to use technology to help solve problems. They also need to know how to find the answers they may need using technology. All of these skills will help prepare them to be independent in a 21st Century world.

Intent: After learning about 21st Century skills, I thought of some new ways I could incorporate these skills into my lessons. I've recently begun a class blog for my two language arts classes. Students go online (www.kidblog.org) and respond to a question or writing prompt that I've posted. Not only are my students practicing their writing techniques, they're also practicing typing on the computer and learning how technology can boost communication among a group of people. //**