“WHO IS THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER?

During earlier times, teachers used to teach with just a book, stored knowledge, a strict

hand, and a loud voice. Students used to come to class every day, learning how to read, write,

and do basic mathematics, and they were all taught in small groups. The lessons were held in

different churches, covenants, and established small schools, colleges, and universities

How about now? Who is the 21st Century learner? I am. You are. We are. All of us

students, teachers, and individuals who come from different races and cultures. We are all 21 st

Century learners. Technology has definitely played a big role in the innovation of education. The

huge milestones made in advancing technology have made such an impact in promoting learning.

Nowadays, we have the Internet, the World Wide Web and it is unbelievable that it has

influenced so much. Search engine giants like Google, Yahoo, and Bing have made it so much

easier for students who are living in the 21 st Century. We are able to search anything that we

want and need, just by typing the words in the search bar. Everyone has unlimited access to

unlimited information gathered from all around the world. Before, people used to get

information from libraries, only from books, journals, and memoirs. Now, all we need to do is to

go to Google, type and enter. We can find out and learn anything just by a click of the mouse.

We also have social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, which enable us to

communicate with our family, friends, classmates, teachers, and even strangers from different

countries from all around the world. Sharing information has never been so easy. By this

exchange of information, people are able to learn so much. The quest for knowledge has spread

far out.

Another breakthrough we have in the 21 st Century can be found in our very own

classrooms. The use of LCD projectors, computers have given teachers the ability to relay

information easier inside the classroom, from lectures, PowerPoint Presentations to Prezis,

videos, and so much more. Technology has helped students obtain more information and has

made us thirstier for more knowledge.

As technology will advance and progress more as the years pass by. I can’t wait to see

new discoveries, inventions, innovations that will help all individuals in their learning through life.

Education is an important factor in contributing well to the society, and will help in the

improvement and rise of our country, our world, whether it is physical or virtual, towards the

21st century and beyond.