Teaching and Learning in the Modern Education

Teacher-Centered Instruction

Teacher is the focal point of the classroom.
All learning is directed by the teacher.

Learner-Centered Instruction

The students are the focal point in the classroom and are responsible for their own learning.
Students use the 4 Cs of 21st Century learning to become lifelong learners.

12 Principles Of Modern Learning -12 Principles Of Modern Learning by TeachThought Staff What are the principles of modern learning? Well, that depends on how you define ‘learning’ and what you’d consider ‘modern.’ Richard Olsen put together this useful visual way, way back in 2013–a chart that lays out three categories of a modern approach to learning–Modern, Self-Directed, and Social. These broad …

21st Century Skills (4Cs)

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Here are some examples of tech Tools that help facilitate 21st century tools, and 4Cs of Education

Collaboration and Communication

Google Apps

Critical Thinking

Google Apps

Creativity

Two theories that explain the "Why" and the "How" we use technology in the classroom.

TPACK is the framework which helps answer the question to "WHY" we use technology in the classroom. Understating the interplay among the three areas of TPACK (Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge) allows teachers to plan, create, and develop effective lessons. This chart is designed to help teachers decide what tech tool(s) they should use to support the instructional activity in their classrooms.

SAMR

This is the answer to the question of "HOW" we use technology in the classroom. SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition) allows the teacher to plan for the effective use of technology by matching it to the lesson objective. How you use the technology can change the impact and outcome of the lesson.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face learning with digital online media. The traditional classroom is transformed into a learning environment, where the teacher uses direct instruction, as well as independent and collaborative learning. This is accomplished by using 21st Century technology and skills.