SPECIAL SECTION : TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
play a crucial role in early learning . In a report by U . S . News , early development of STEM skills supports reading , language , and STEM skills later in life . Typically , STEM learning is a focus of high schoollevel students . Inadequate attention is being paid to STEM in early childhood education since other key competencies , such as basic skills in literacy and numeracy , are topics of focus . Educators are working toward proper preparation for teaching early childhood STEM classes to create an even more valuable learning experience for elementary students .
Professional Development for Educators The ever-changing landscape of education is hard to stay privy to as an educator . Putting hundreds of hours into lesson plans each school year makes the thought of adopting changes a daunting one . Personalized professional development is changing the way teachers are learning to teach their students . Administration-required seminars are being replaced with real-time alternative credentialing . Teachers are learning new ways for classroom learning , combining online learning , service-based learning , and hands-on learning to provide students with a valuable educational experience .
As technology continues to change and education tirelessly tries to keep up , students and teachers can look forward to the exciting opportunities in learning . School districts will continue to work to make thoughtful technology purchases that develop a vision for the future of education . Once technology is purchased , schools must remember a crucial step in rollout : educating faculty and staff on how to successfully utilize the technology in the classroom . The right technology , with the right professional development , can lead to a valuable education . From online learning , to utilizing wearables for interactive teaching purposes , education trends are going to continue to morph to ensure that students graduate knowing they are ready to take on the world . n
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