The twenty-first century offers both challenges and opportunities for American schools. Educators must now answer questions such as “What are the risks and benefits to new media and digital technologies?” and “How can you effectively implement specific technologies in your lessons?”
To reshape curriculum for the twenty-first century, educators must redefine the democratic process and social expectations. In addition, they must establish effective instructional practices to develop the skills necessary for success. Finally, they must explore educational reform approaches to support equity and quality for all learners. You should examine these areas with an eye toward specific strategies to embed twenty-first-century skills in the classroom. Educators must now ask themselves what role technology should play in the classroom. How might technology detract from the learning outcomes? What benefits might it bring to the classroom and to student achievement?
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