The National Teachers College

Quiapo, Manila
Academic Year 2020-2021
Second Semester

School of Teacher Education

Master of Arts in Education Major in English
GED 109- Advanced Information Technology

Name: Johnlene Christine V. Blancaflor

Professor: Dr. Ferdinand B. Pitagan

Reflection #1: 21st Century Education

To some extent, it would be difficult to fully elucidate 21st century education

as it is constantly growing. However, after reading multiple studies about it,
I can conclude that 21st century education is a preparation for students to
the economical, technological, and societal changes that are constantly
happening at a fast-pacing world in education.

In the 21st century education, learners are a combination of different learner

characteristics which molds students to mitigate ignorance that will bring
forth enjoyment of a high quality of life, career, and relationships by being
buoyant, assertive, creative, and confident learners who understand the
value of collaboration, the relationship of effort to results and most
importantly the need to grow and learn continuously.

Moreover, technological advancements are constantly growing in this era

and so as a teacher in this new era requires being adaptive and always a one
step ahead of his/her learners. Teachers work as a facilitator, the one to
teach students value of technology integration in classroom but not to
neglect the cons of it. As an educator, what I value most in integration of
technology inside a classroom is how it increases students’ engagement with
the use of different technological strategies in relation to instruction.

In this unfolding pandemic, educational system will be hooked to Distance

learning. Educators, researchers, and state leaders strongly believe on the
idea of “Maslow before Blooms.” It is undeniably true for the reason that
learning should never be stopped even in the midst of a health crisis.
Educators are adaptive to the changes and needs of this era to be prepared
and demonstrate Distance learning effectively.

Furthermore, a set of skills, standards, outcomes, and knowledge will ensure

student’s success in the midst of this 21st century learning era and
pandemic. One must be able to utilize multiple literacy skills and
organizational skills to enhance learning. It is also indispensable to apply
current learning to new situations to be able to synthesize multiple pieces of
information.

It is indeed a challenge to view learning as powerful, continuous, and

enduring in this trying times. However, 21st century education creates
dynamic learning for every learner to make the most out of their potentials
to take responsibility and ownership for learning and demonstrate successful
learning characteristics in their academic, social, and emotional lives.