#19: "Evolving Classroom Education: Where is K-12 Technology Headed"

     In Matthew Lynch's article, "Evolving Classroom Education: Where is K-12 Technology Headed?" explains how technology has taken over the style of learning in K-12 classrooms. He lists ways technology is used within in the classroom. With BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), teachers are allowing students to use their electronic devices in the classroom. NUI (natural user interface) has evolved to help students learn through body movement. This has helped students with different disabilities learn better. PLEs (personal learning environments) is completely student centered and allows the students to choose resources they want to learn about. Lynch says that so much technology is being implemented into the classroom and soon "teachers and administrators [will] need a second full-time job in the technology sector in order to keep up with electronic classroom culture." Schools will have to adapt to these technology advancements fast and at all cost.

     This article goes to show how much technology is changing and how fast it is impacting the classroom. Soon, schools will have no choice but to turn to all forms of technology. I feel like every student will have to own some sort of Tablet or device that can always be taken to school and used in the classroom. It is going to be a huge shift for teachers too. Teachers are going to have to become more educated on the technological advancements being put into school systems because if the teachers no not know how to properly use the equipment, then the students will not be taught properly either. Technology is moving and it is moving fast, so schools are going to have to step it up even faster to keep up with all the new advancements that students will start learning from on a regular basis.