Question

We are now living in the 21st century. Is your classroom living in the 21st century, too? Tony is a student in Grade 8 at an American middle school. He was surprised when he saw his m1. classroom on his first day of school.

In Tony’s classroom, there are many new electronics like iPads. This term, they will use the electronics to take notes, watch videos and do p2. and homework. "It’s amazing!"said Tony. "I p3. using an iPad to work on math or other projects with my team members."

The school uses new technology in classrooms to help students see, hear, t4. and sometimes experience their tasks. “Technology is pretty c5. in most of our classrooms now," the head teacher said. "We are trying to use technology to open up the world to kids. It can b6. the outside world in."

Science teacher Mr Miller agrees. "It is a quick w7. for students to know the outside world," he said. Mr Miller now c8. himself as a guide of learning not as a teacher. "If they have a question for me, I will try to teach them how to find the answers rather than tell them what the answers are," he said.

Dale, another student, loves technology. He was not really interested in class before, b9. now he likes the classes very much. "It helps me use w10. I know about technology at school," Dale said. "Most importantly, I enjoy the classroom. This, of course, will help my studies."

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