Technology in Classrooms Helps Students Solve Real Problems

 

Attorney Yuri Calderon oversees firm operations and legal matters for Caldwell Flores Winters, Inc., where he also provides public K-14 school districts with professional facilities consulting services. As part of his work with the consulting firm, Yuri Calderon maintains an active interest in developments in education, especially as they relate to technology in the classroom.

Technology in the classroom often helps facilitate active approaches to learning. Students use technology to work out solutions to real problems rather than passively sitting through lectures. They may code new games instead of just playing, or learn to mix music instead of streaming someone else's.

Inspired educators can encourage students to apply their knowledge to contemporary issues using technology. Classrooms around the nation have successfully used 3D printing to create functional prosthetics, designed fuel-efficient vehicles with drafting technology, and even used robotic technology to allow a hospitalized student to attend classes remotely. These applications of technology not only give students practical experience, but also allow them to make a real impact in their communities.