New Learning Environments Mean Keeping Up with Technology; Changing Learning Methods

By Rania Moussly and Amelia Naidoo, GulfNews.com

2/21/10

Although youngsters have been exposed to a range of multimedia and interactive learning methods at a young age, classrooms of today still resemble those of 25 years ago.

This has led to student "disengagement" which has led educators and institutions to realise the need for engaged teaching environments and faculty development to keep up with the pace of technological change.

To maximise learning, the 21st century classroom must adapt to students' preferred learning styles, technology and creative teaching methods that work.