The phenomenon

In terms of reflecting on our changed world and new realities of the digital landscape, I think that there is a much needed shift in how we approach our classrooms. The traditional way of teaching where a teacher is required to be in person with students are slowly fading away. As a matter of fact this class is a clear manifestation of that. In Welsh’s video, we see the phenomenon of “Numa Numa” where we see a normal individual expressing himself and becoming an icon. This really sheds light onto the dynamics of where inspiration and veneration comes into play. The digital platform to give such power and influence is the new reality in today’s world which students are engaging with on a day to day basis. TikTok is a major platform which has become a giant in engaging the youth. This resource describes the TikTok usage numbers across the world. The results are quite eye-opening and begs to question our current model of teaching. If we know that our students are using such apps to have “fun”, why can’t we bring such apps into the classroom and develop playful learning. What I mean by playful learning is to have students create and learn meaningful education via these apps. I believe that the time have changed and the need to accept such resources are required. This is how I see the classroom changing and the future of education.

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