Our Roles as Educators in the 21st Century

         Technology continues to shift our roles as educators as it brings more challenges to schools, teachers, and students.  With more and more technology being used around the world, education has to step it up.  Our students’ experiences with technology may begin in our schools, even at the elementary level, but many students already have encountered technology in various forms before they enter school.  Although many people are becoming more equipped with their own mobile technologies this doesn’t mean that all students will have the access they need to be proficient.  Schools must be willing and able to find the resources needed to give our students the technology experiences they need for the future.  Teachers must continue to learn about emerging technologies that can keep our students engaged in learning.  Technology can allow students to explore, learn, and practice new skills or ideas within our curriculums.  Students can communicate and collaborate with each other using technology as a connection to resources and people around the world. 

         Emerging technologies are going to continue to be topics of conversation in our schools.  Teachers must embrace these new ideas.  With proper training and by finding ways to incorporate more technology into our classrooms, the students will excel.  The more experiences we can offer our students using technology, the more successful they will be in the future.