"Technology has revolutioniesed the way we work and is now set to transform education. Children cannot be effective in tomorrow's world if they are trained in yesterday's skills."
(Tony Blair, 1997, cited in Buckingham, p15, 2007)
Technology is undoubtedly evolving at an incredible speed. With new discoveries and versions of different products constantly being made available to the general public. In previous blog statements I have mentioned various ways, as Tony Blair believed, how technology has transformed children's education. I strongly believe that as technology itself advances, so will it's role in the education of modern day children. Education Scotland state "We are learning in a constantly evolving digital world." (no page)
This short video, which I we were shown in first year, really shows at just what rate modern day technology is progressing at. It would be foolish to believe that we would not incorporate possible computers or hand held devices into future classrooms that could ehance a child's overall learning experiences and gains. I for one am excited to see what the future of technology could potentially hold in relation to the possibilites offered to future learners.
References
Buckingham, D (2007) beyond technology children's learning in the age of digital culture Cornwall: MPG Books
Education Scotland (undated) Role of ICT in Learning Accessed 07/03/12
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