Midterm essay questions

4. What role does technology play in the context of learning 21st century skills and content?
The role of technology in the 21st century classroom is to improve and enrich the students
learning abilities. When technology is used correctly, then student achievement increases.
Students are able to increase their test scores, increase their production and application of
real world knowledge, increase their ability to manage their learning, increase achievement of
students with special needs, and increase their depth of investigation, inquiry, and knowledge.

5. Give some examples as to how you would use concept-mapping tools to address different
learning styles.
Concept-mapping tools are very useful to both the teacher and the student in many ways.
I would use it to better organize my thoughts for each lesson. I would be able to see if what
I want to teach is to broad a scope for my students and if so, I would be able to modify my
plans then. I would know where to start with my lesson and where I want to be at the end of
it. I would be able to plan ahead, to know what materials and tools I would need for each
lesson. I would include activities that would enhance all the types of learning styles that my
students have.