My Digital Students in the 21st Century
The 21st century has dramatically transformed the way we view education, teaching, and learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, the rise of Generation Z, and global challenges that demand action, the role of the student—and the teacher—has evolved. As an educator, I concur that our schools must adapt to these changes, while still upholding timeless values and principles that shape responsible, grounded, and God-fearing individuals. The video "21st Century Students" presents a powerful message: today’s learners need more than rote memorization and passive listening. I fully agree. While remembering and repeating are still important cognitive skills, they must be complemented with higher-order thinking—creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making (Crombie, 2014) Our students must be thinkers, not just receivers of information. They must know how to evaluate what they see and hear, how to form their own conclu...
