What comes to your mind when I say 21st Century Learning? When my teacher asked this question some weeks ago, nothing popped into my head. However, there are so many great qualities of 21st Century Learning that must be explored! First of all, we have something that the older generations did not have when they were at school. Technology. I believe that my teacher said that the pen and paper of this century is our beloved technology. With that in mind, what should we -the future teachers of the future generation- do? Basic; keep up with the technological news, learn what you need to learn, integrate it into your teaching and make it fun! Did your old teachers lecturing with just an old textbook in their hands motivate you enough to make you learn that subject? For me, it is a big ''No!''. Nevertheless, your students should also have knowledge about technology as well. They have to be digital natives to be able to feel comfortable with a technological teaching style. Even if they are born into an age where everything you do includes technology one way or another, you must not forget that there are always students trying to deal with the digital divide (those who cannot reach to technology). Still, we have a lot to cover, don't we?
REFERENCES
Prensky, M. (2001). Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. On The Horizon. 9(5), 1-5. https://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20-%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part1.pdf
