Technological Advances- Beyond the Computer

I find it amazing how far technology has advanced in the classroom. There is so much more to educational technology than computers. There are still computers but with the computers come foreign language exploration, cultural diversity exploration, art creations, games, as well as robots. Technology skills are an absolute must in today’s world. Teachers need to be preparing students for the real world and today, the real world is technology. Since the curriculum standards have changes since many of today’s adults were in school, there are also adult training courses to aid in the advancement of technology. The following video explores the advancement in technology and the uses of technology besides basic computer application.

A complete list of tentetive 21st century skills(depending on your state and districts standards) for each grade can be found by looking at the Iowa Core Curriculum website and selecting your desired grade.