Redefining “Classroom”
In the last decade, informal communication between young people has been revolutionized by social networking sites, instant messaging, mobile phones, portable media devices and numerous other technologies that give them instant access to information and people any time, anywhere. Schools have largely failed to respond appropriately to these fundamental societal changes.
In his presentation, Andrew will explain why he believes it is necessary for teachers to adopt new approaches to teaching a new generation of learners. His intention is not to promote "high-tech" skills in teachers, but rather to encourage widespread adoption of easy-to-use technologies that are 'high-concept' and have the power to transform classroom interaction. Andrew's message is that teachers don't need to be "computer literate" to reach Generation Y students, but rather need a willingness to question their 20th Century paradigms and rethink their role as an educator in a world where information is available on-demand and communication is instantaneous.
