When computers run the classroom: The challenge of teaching in a technology-driven world - The Western Front: Education: education, teaching, internet, online classes,

When computers run the classroom: The challenge of teaching in a technology-driven world - The Western Front: Education: education, teaching, internet, online classes,:

It’s no secret that technology is changing education. Much of learning is done through the Internet; students blog, comment and take classes fully online. Western Washington University has online-only courses and degree programs. Case in point? You’re reading this online right now.

It serves to reason, then, that teachers have to take the next step by learning how to teach in a technology-driven world. This isn’t easy, particularly for those who didn’t grow up in the Facebook generation.