Considering the Virtual Classroom: A Call to Middle Level Education Programs

Abstract

Today's classrooms are changing and moving beyond the walls of a traditional school environment. With each passing year, a growing population of middle level learners are logging into full-time or blended learning virtual courses. However, teachers often lack the training and experience necessary to address the developmental needs of middle level learners within this new context. Highlighting the realities of the 21st century classroom, the author urges us to consider our post-secondary education programs and the manner in which we prepare our teacher candidates to teach middle level learners within a virtual platform.