It’s such a buzz term in education. What does it mean?

It is a skill set that educators foresee as necessary for today’s school age children to be participants in a 21st century global society.

I like this image best:

There are many pieces of this that certainly do not act in isolation. Technology is one piece of the rainbow.

Brendan’s classroom is now equipped with an iPad. These do not take the place of the sand paper letters or pin pushed maps. They are an extension to lessons. Maps change, google maps update. Friends move, skype connects us. In Montessori there is a focus on culture and geography and how cool to connect so easily.

IPads are a perfect example of an adaptable tool that can be so valuable. It is sometimes hard to explain “what” Brendan or any Montessori kid does but seeing it, showing a video taken on a FlipCam, provides a unique picture of some of the other pieces of the rainbow- the learning and innovation skills.

Don’t tell the kids but Santa may be bringing one this Christmas!