Special section: technology in the classroom science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – continues to 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 school-level 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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