Module 7 - Activity 5: Engaging 21st century learners

For the connected classroom to be effective, the element of student engagement must be present.  What caught my attention most from this activity came in the understanding that e-learning in the connected classroom should allow a learner to:

• “relate — through collaboration and social networks
• create — through project-based learning challenges
• donate — through learning that’s grounded in real-world problems”

When combined with technology, engagement is enhanced since it facilitates interaction with others and provides an environment for critical thinking, communication and creativity which are essential for engaging 21^st century learners.