Leigh E. Zeitz, Ph.D. - 21st Century Learning

The speaker, a professor of instructional technology, discusses the importance of technology in education, emphasizing that it's about access and empowering students. They describe learning as a process of experiencing and modifying knowledge, and teaching as creating environments that facilitate learning. The University of Northern Iowa offers a Master's program in instructional technology, focusing on 21st-century skills like collaboration and communication. The program uses experiential learning, allowing students to teach and share knowledge, fostering ownership of learning. The speaker highlights the need for educational environments where students take ownership of their learning through authentic projects.

What is the primary focus of using technology in education according to the speaker?

• To make learning more entertaining

• To provide access and empower students

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To reduce the workload of teachers

How does the speaker define learning?

• As a process of attending lectures

• As a process of completing assignments

• As a process of experiencing new things and modifying knowledge

• As a process of memorizing facts

What is the role of teaching according to the speaker?

• To assign homework

• To grade students

• To create an environment that facilitates learning

• To deliver lectures

What is a key feature of the Master's program in instructional technology?

• It is only for experienced teachers

• It focuses solely on theoretical knowledge

• It includes a week-long on-campus experience

• It is entirely online

What did the students experience during the on-campus week in the Master's program?

• Collaborative and student-centric learning

• Exams and tests

• Individual assignments

• Traditional lectures