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 __ How Do We Teach the 21st Century Learner? __
** by: T. Hoelscher **

 Technology has become a fixture in every modern day classroom across the nation. Many people are skeptical about the effects that technology may have on students and whether or not it is a good thing. Technology, when used appropriately, can greatly increase benefits for learners and prepare them for life in a world that is rapidly advancing technologically every day. Many students dread going to school and associate it with boredom and develop a distaste for the learning environment of a classroom. Advancements in technology and the way that teachers can integrate it into their curriculum, can drastically change a student’s outlook and perception of school. Technology should be used as a tool for the development of higher order thinking skills, and engaging learners. Technology promotes  student-to-student collaboration, learning of computer-specific skills, expanded research avenues, and enhanced critical thinking opportunities. Teachers should seek the benefits of technology to better their students and ensure that they are doing everything to enable learners to learning in the most effective way possible. Keeping students engaged, and making work more rewarding is easily achievable through the use of technology in the classroom. There is an array of online resources dedicated to aiding teachers in discovering ways to do so:
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