Classroom of the Future
Running Head: CLASSROOM OF THE FUTURE
Classroom of the Future
Abstract
The classroom for future students in a normal school system could look drastically different in the next millennium. Electronic classrooms offer instructors a variety of multimedia presentation tools such as interactive white boards, laptops computers for each student, plasma screens for a computer projector, and computer generated simulations and animations. The following paper describes the ideal technically advanced classroom.
Introduction As education advances into an age of technology, the traditional classroom is becoming obsolete. No longer does an instructor stand in front of the class conducting lessons on a blackboard, as that role is changing with the progression of technology. The instructor’s roll in the classroom of the future is to offer guidance, grading, and encourage the student to create solutions. These new and upcoming classrooms are an important educational tool for the teacher as well, with each and every student experience; a new situation is created for the teacher to build upon.
Interaction
Classrooms of the future “will continue to allow students to gain the education they deserve as well as allow them to gain the knowledge and skills working within a team environment” (Springfels). This environment will aid in developing important social skills and the ability to interact with others. Additionally, hands-on experience is an important asset in regards to interaction. It gives the students the necessary skills in order to learn how to utilize problem solving skills in a practical sense. This interaction is imperative in the area of creating employment opportunities after graduation. Employers seek individuals who have experience in problem solving skills and who have the ability to work as a team with other colleagues in their place of business.
Technology Classroom The following figures are based on the construction of a high-tech classroom and
Classroom of the Future
Abstract
The classroom for future students in a normal school system could look drastically different in the next millennium. Electronic classrooms offer instructors a variety of multimedia presentation tools such as interactive white boards, laptops computers for each student, plasma screens for a computer projector, and computer generated simulations and animations. The following paper describes the ideal technically advanced classroom.
Introduction As education advances into an age of technology, the traditional classroom is becoming obsolete. No longer does an instructor stand in front of the class conducting lessons on a blackboard, as that role is changing with the progression of technology. The instructor’s roll in the classroom of the future is to offer guidance, grading, and encourage the student to create solutions. These new and upcoming classrooms are an important educational tool for the teacher as well, with each and every student experience; a new situation is created for the teacher to build upon.
Interaction
Classrooms of the future “will continue to allow students to gain the education they deserve as well as allow them to gain the knowledge and skills working within a team environment” (Springfels). This environment will aid in developing important social skills and the ability to interact with others. Additionally, hands-on experience is an important asset in regards to interaction. It gives the students the necessary skills in order to learn how to utilize problem solving skills in a practical sense. This interaction is imperative in the area of creating employment opportunities after graduation. Employers seek individuals who have experience in problem solving skills and who have the ability to work as a team with other colleagues in their place of business.
Technology Classroom The following figures are based on the construction of a high-tech classroom and
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