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Redesign and change
Due to the constant and fast changes we experience with
technology and its ecosystems, schools need to adapt rapidly to
contribute towards the needs of the students’ futures. To move
away from teaching specific standards and promote learning of
skills based on standards such as citizenship, responsibility,
problem solving.
Reconstructing lesson plans from specific outcomes and
timeframes to flexible and extended learning beyond the
school, constant developments in lined with society,
communities and technologies. Not teaching to a class but the
individual.
Differences can be made by making small changes such as
shifting from traditional assessments to letting students do
analyzing data/content and determine their own assessment
standards. Change classroom management from being teacher
centered (Teacher give instructions and students follow) to
student centered (Students explore, learn from mistakes and
draw conclusions – teacher provides supportive role) and
promoting collaboration. Teachers need to mobilize students
by blending content with technologies. This will contribute to
extending learning to beyond the school.
Transition seems to be costly when considering technological
tools or resources. However, implementing the ‘Bring Your Own
Device (BYOD)’, students can make use their personal handheld