Changing Styles of Teaching Methods

Most teachers these days follow the same teaching methods they have used for years, such as notes, reading, etc. Have they ever considered what the students think though? Most students these days find these methods very boring therefore they aren't going to pay attention. I am one of those students. In Chapter 5 of Tapscott's book it talks about how teachers should interact with the students and help them discover for themselves rather than lecture. I think this can be very helpful because students should challenge themselves and learn how to understand things without someone doing it for them. Tapscott also mentioned that schools should encourage kids to collaborate with each other. This could also be very helpful because they not only can teach themselves, but their peers as well. For when the teachers do teach they should involve Tapscott's 8 norms. This way the lessons are relatable and have meaning for teaching them. Teachers should let students have their freedom, but teachers can customize lessons so they benefit both the student and the teacher themself. Lessons should be entertaining, fast, and collaborative. I think ost of us would agree that technology would be a huge help with these norms. So maybe schools and teachers should consider this technology because it is a huge part of today and the future and us students are the future.