The Future of Education

There was a time when Television and Radio was the newest technology in our homes, and then came the computers. Today, our children live in the rapid growth and use of technology that is far different that of from their parents and grandparents. This provided an opportunity to the educators and school systems around the world to investigate the most suitable learning environments in the early childhood education that would cater the students’ diverse learning needs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of Enhanced Learning Environment (aid of computers, teaching software, online simulations, multimedia, etc.) in Beaconhouse Early Years Schools. This study was conducted with one thousand three hundred and twenty students in eleven Beaconhouse Early Years schools in Pakistan. A Case study approach was used which included non-participant observations, surveys and interviews. Based on the findings, the integration of the Enhanced Learning Environment (usage of technologies e.g. Bee-Bots and netbooks etc) in the Early Years schools appeared to be a productive tool to enhance and support students’ learning. As, the different technological resources which were used to teach has given confidence to students in using them during the related activities. Learning had become more engaging and enjoyable for them and above all, they had developed the skills required to survive in the 21^st Century.  

Keywords: Enhanced learning environment, 21^st Century skills