Communication is key to education!
- James Rawls
- Oct 3, 2022
- 1 min read
In a world where education is centered around checking off the boxes, regurgitation, and memorization, we often forget the importance of fundamental communication with others. However, the next generation of educators is working to change that by emphasizing collaboration and communication in their classrooms.
Next-generation education prepares students for the real world, not just academic success. By teaching students how to communicate with others effectively, we stand to equip them better to handle the challenges they face both in and out of the classroom.
This shift away from traditional educational methods is essential in today’s world. With technology constantly changing and evolving, it’s more important than ever for students to be able to adapt and think on their feet. Communication skills are key in helping them do that.
So what does this mean for the future of education?
Do you think next-generation education, which emphasizes collaboration and communication, better prepares students for the real world?
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I have come across my fair share of educators that had the mindset that social media and technology in general offers little positive to the learning experience or feels that it’s a crutch or makes student lazy. But, I always came back with, if I give a kid a hammer with no guidance, will they injure themselves, others, and cause distruction to property or will they build you a home? I asked one of my intern students how she used social media in her studies out of curiosity. She told me that she uses it to communicate with her friends about schoolwork. She mention how easy it was to share resources and ideas with one another and to follow expects i…
I love this! Communication is my goal this school year. I want o encourage my students to write to communicate. This begins with collaboration and conversation. If I can get them to talk to each other, I hope to guide them to discussions online. Math and writing are not something seen traditionally as synonymous, but we all need to be able to write about what we know. It is the ultimate product of mastery.
Great post. I wonder how the role of social media may play in their preparation