Based on your own experience and our class discussions on the digital generation and levels of technolgy integration (LoTi), what words would you use to describe a 21st century teacher? What abilities, attitudes, beliefs, actions come to mind?
PART TWO: Designing a classroom for the new learning environment:
What should the physical environment of your future classroom look like? As shown in Recesso chapter 2, there are various configurations for technology-enhanced classrooms. Based on what you've discussed and read, can you design a classroom layout that affords students the opportunity to participate in a class that is engaging, interactive, facilitative, and instructionally appropriate? (Recesso 22-23). Using PowerPoint, create a layout for your future classroom that possesses all 4 components listed. Also make sure to include additional materials, furniture, etc. that are necessary for your grade level/subject area.
For Tuesday's class:
- Complete your classroom layout and follow the instructions for submitting the assignment as described in the project description. It is due on Tuesday.
