Topic: 21st Century Classroom

Video Script
Video Introduction (pictures of philosophers):
Voiceover:
As an educator, I have learned about the great
contributors that have assisted in building our educational structure.  
I wonder what the “fathers and mothers” of education would say
if they could see what we call “modern classrooms” now?
Visual (picture of a traditional classroom):
Voiceover:
Think about our classroom experiences. What did you picture? Hard cold desks in a
single file row,
pencil and paper, and teacher-led lessons. A classroom filled with gloom. Most of us
lived that horror story, at least for a little while.
Visual (picture of a transitioning classroom/technology):
Voiceover:
Then there was a shift in the plan; technology
entered the classroom, desktops, laptops, and Palm Pilots! The 21st-Century classroom
was born. But what is a “21st-Century classroom”? 
Visual (picture of students in a classroom using on forms
of technology):
Voiceover:
A 21st-Century classroom is a student-center learning environment that integrates
technology and multimedia with core content and projects. These classrooms use
educational apps and websites to support student learning and advance their skills. 
The shift allowed students to move from exclusive pencil
and paper, to understanding how to use applications that assisted with
displaying learning. 
Visual (picture of teachers in a classroom using on forms
of technology):
Voiceover:
Technology gave teachers versatility within their teachings; acquiring a great asset that
improves student’s ability to grasp concepts and expanded their learning outside of the
classroom.
Visual (collage of pictures of students of different grade-levels)
:Voiceover:
Sometimes, it is challenging to visualize integrating the digital world within different
grade-levels, but a technology-rich classroom is possible. 
Visual (collage of elementary students)
:Voiceover:
For example, elementary students may use simple application tools such as ABC
Mouse, PBSKid, or  Doodle Buddy.
Visual (collage of middle school students)
:Voiceover:
middle school students may use Chatter Pix, Animoto, or Prodigy.
Visual (collage of high school students)
 :Voiceover:
And high school students may use application tools like Google Slides, Flipgrid, or
Smores. There are a variety of technology tools that suit every age and grade level.
Visual (picture of a thinking teacher)
Voiceover:
What are the benefits of a 21st-Century classroom? 
Visual (collage of images of services)
Voiceover:
Well, some benefits include incorporating different learning styles, supporting
collaboration, and creating an engaging environment. 
Visual (image of today’s classroom)
Voiceover:
A 21st-Century classroom helps students’ overall learning experience and boosts
teachers’ abilities to have an environment of endless possibilities.