The 21st Century classroom

Change is happening rapidly. Young people are growing up in a world filled with revolutionary technological advances. The way we communicate, work, and access information has transformed. Digital tools have streamlined processes and increased efficiency in industries from healthcare and construction to finance.

However, while our access to technology has fundamentally altered the way we live and interact with the world around us, one sector is trailing far behind. Technology has only trickled its way down to the classroom. While it has the potential to radically transform the way we teach and learn, the literature so far has shown its impact to be underwhelming (Fullan and Langworthy, 2014).

Educators and researchers have many thoughts about why digital tools have a different impact on education than they do in other industries. Among the debates is the need for more professional learning, funding, or even new pedagogy. Regardless, there is a global push for schools to adapt to online learning. The challenge here is that not everyone knows where or how to start. This is causing a time drain and delays in schools taking advantage