Sunday, May 25, 2014
Team 1- Chapter 4
In chapter 4, Jukes, McCain, and Crockett make several comparisons between digital learners and many educators. One comparison the authors make is that "Digital learners prefer receiving information quickly from multiple multimedia sources while many educators prefer slow and controlled release of information from limited sources" (pg. 36). Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why? Do you believe that digital learning is beneficial for students or does it hinder instruction and why? As a substitute teacher, I have worked with the "older generation" teachers, as well as the "newer" or younger generation teachers. Each type of teacher has his/her own style of teaching. What are your thoughts/opinions of the "older generation" teachers who do not like to use a lot of technology in the classroom and who do not cater to our growing generation of digital learners? (Please answer at least one of these questions, if not all :))
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ReplyDeleteSara, you also made a good point about face-to-face conversations. What are your thoughts on the effects technology is having on human interaction? How does face-to-face interaction change a conversation when using a tool such as a webcam verses being physically in the same space?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jukes, McCain, and Crockett about digital learners and teachers. Almost all of the teachers that I have worked with do lecture based teaching and do not have any form of technology that they use. The students are always complaining that they are not getting anything from the lessons because of the lack of technology along with how long the lesson drags out and they lose interest really fast. They are used to having everything given to them at a high speed with almost no waiting at all. As teachers we need to keep our students engaged in the lessons so that they are learning and understanding what they are being taught. If we don’t incorporate technology into our classes and refuse to change how we teach then we are going to be failing our students as well as the future leaders of the world. With all that said Is giving the students all of the information in a quick and exciting way going to hinder their ability to focus when they are required to?
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ReplyDeleteI like the question you developed! Most schools have some sort of banning policy put into place within their code of conduct. Instead of banning these devices, maybe schools should develop a time period built into the school day that they can explore their digital tools and resources instead of banning them completely. I do believe there needs to be a time and a place and ground set within school districts so students aren't tempted or distracted but that doesn't mean that they need to be banned completely.
I watched the marshmallow video and I loved the two little girls who just ate them!
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