3. Teacher Focused to Student-
Centered Learning Transition
classroom essentially revolved around teachers.
The flow of interaction was primarily teacher to
student, with little need of reciprocity.
classroom tools and technologies also focused on
primarily serving the needs of teachers, while
student-centered tech boiled down to desks and
chairs.
4. Teacher Focused to Student-
Centered Learning Transition
classrooms are becoming increasingly student-centered
because of advancing technologies
demand more flexible models to accommodate a growing
range of topics and also new teaching models
to engage more with each other and teachers as opposed to
traditional teacher-focused classrooms
Experience shows kids and learners in general absorb and
retain knowledge better when engaged and active.
5. ADVANTAGE
● trusted more and having
greater autonomy.
● New teaching modalities place
growing importance on projects
and goal attainment, not just
grades.
● rely on critical thinking, active
inquiry, peer-to-peer
collaboration, and social skill
engagement.
● Members of the class learn to
work independently and to
interact with others as part of
the learning process.
6. ADVANTAGE
● Education becomes a more
shared experience between
the instructor and the
students, and between the
students themselves.
● Students build both
collaboration and
communication skills.
● Students tend to be more
interested in learning when
they interact with one
another and participate
actively in their own
education.
7. DISADVANTAGE
● With students free to interact,
the classroom space can feel
noisy or chaotic
● With less focus on lectures,
there can be a concern that
some students may miss
important information
● Though collaboration is
considered beneficial, this
approach may not feel ideal
for students who prefer to
work alone.
8. ISSUES in
Education
Technology in
Education
Technology in
education is a powerful
movement that is sweeping
through schools nationwide.
After all, today’s students have
grown up with digital technology
and expect it t be part of their
learning experience.
Proponents point out
that educational technology
offers the potential to engage
students in more active learning.
9. ISSUES in
Education
Technology in
Education
It can facilitate group collaboration
and provide instant access to up-
to-date resources.
Teachers and instructors can
integrate online surveys,
interactive case studies, and
relevant videos to offer content
tailored to different learning styles.
students with special needs
frequently rely on assistive
technology to communicate and
access course materials.
10. ADVANTAGE
● Provides a better interactive
experience during the learning
and teaching process
● Provides access to an
unlimited amount of current
information and data from a
variety of sources
● Teaches them digital literacy
● Reduces educational costs
● Provides better insight into
student performance thanks to
metrics
11. DISADVANTAGE
● Technology can be a
distraction.
● Technology can pose a
real threat to student
privacy and security.
● Potentially diminishes
cognitive development
and reduces problem-
solving skills
12. Implications
While technology in education
is sometimes seen as a threat
and it does have its limits,
integrating it into your teaching
practice offers a new way for
students to interact and
engage with course material.
