International Workshop on Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

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Educational technology is not, and never will be, transformative on its own. It needs support of the teachers who integrate technology into the curriculum, align it with student learning goals, and use it for engaged learning projects. The transformation of classroom technology from hardware, software, and connections into tools for teaching and learning depends on knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers who are motivated and prepared to put technology to work on behalf of their students. Yet, many teachers do not have the technical knowledge or skills to recognize the potential for technology in teaching and learning. Just knowing how to use a computer is not enough. Instead, teachers must become knowledgeable about technology and self-confident enough to integrate it effectively in the classroom. The International Workshop on Teaching in the 21st Century focused on this theme and have sessions focusing on Skill sets of a Teacher Ubiquitous Learning Developing a Online course

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Dr. Hema Ramanathan believes that education is a public discipline; teaching is a social act; and research in education should mirror these concepts. In over 35 years as an educator spanning three continents and five countries, with five degrees in english and education from India, and a Ph.D. in teacher education from The Ohio State University, she has focused on supporting teachers and students in their educational endeavors. Her teaching and research interests are: instructional leadership; teacher professional development; teaching english as a second/ language; issues of diversity; and comparative education.

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60 participants from various Institutions in Tamil Nadu participated in the event. The event was a grand success It was suggested that a specific curriculum for teacher training be framed and adopted by the University. This was accepted.