A 2.0 classroom is a technology driven classroom in which the teacher is efficient and adequately equipped to do all the necessary requirements of a classroom in which grows with the needs of the students based on technology. This classroom is able to adapt and grow with any situation that requires a work smarter not harder approach to teaching. It facilitates an open door policy with all whom are involved in the learning process of a student. This communication process is unlimited and has the ability to have full contact by doing interaction through the internet and mass media. Another key component to a 2.0 classroom is the preparation and ability of the teacher to open up to new ways of teaching. His or her training is essential because many teachers who have taught before this new era have been reluctant to face a new challenge that will not hinder but enhance the teaching process.
With that said a technology-rich constructivist classroom is based on limitless resources that are backed up by a school district with financial backing that doesn't see the cost of technology as a burden. If technology is the key to success why do our students have limited resources and limited time in computer labs. A classroom of this magnitude would be run with creativity working hand in hand with technology. A new process of thinking would be guided by using smart boards, videos created by students to explain problems or by having a collaboration via global communications. It would just open new doors and venues to many student who just see the world through the internet and are disconnected to reality. This would really make our student really see the advantages and disadvantages of leaving in third world countries who barely have an understanding to a computer and a technology driven society like Japan. A classroom like this would make our face the everyday challenges our country and families are going through.
I attempt to have my students understand what advantages they have living in the US today. I know that we still have don't have all our students connected to the internet at home, but compared to other parts of the world we are more closely connected to Web 2.0.
ReplyDeleteThe overarching theme in your post is "flexibility." The classroom, teacher, and methods must remain fluid as technological advances are ever-changing on a daily basis. Teachers do not need to adopt everything new as it emerges; they should first allow other users a chance to work out the bugs and develop tutorials. Afterward the teachers can implement with less issues.
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