The internet first began as a discovery to view and share some private files over an organisation, it's now used for almost everything, including education. It has resulted in many changes in education. (edtechreview.in/e-learning)
The 21st century has shown us, through technology, just how differently things are being taught at educational establishments. Using new tools is becoming part of everyday life, attempting to make learning more interactive and fun.
Starting with textbooks, these are no longer just limited to text and pictures, today's textbooks often have web-based sites that include assessments, animations, videos and other material to support the learning of new subjects.
A powerful way of student learning is through interactive gaming, new program's and web-based tools are teaching students now, where once there were chalkboards.
Voice recognition software has greatly improved in the last few years, and is far more accessible. Children with special needs and limited English proficiency are now able to effectively communicate in language based contexts. (teachhub.com)
Technology enables the ability to extend classroom community by using web-based platforms. Teachers and students alike can use these platforms to discuss homework, post assignments and interact with peers, as they work ob projects.
Even though libraries are still used by students, it is web-based research that enables students to get instant information on their subject.
"When I was in high school in the 1980's, the audience was the teacher. When I started teaching high school in 1988, the audience was the teacher and peers. In the 21st century, it's the WORLD. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and other online platforms changed our notion of audience".
(Dr. Katherine McKnight; teachhub.com)
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