Monday, November 19, 2007
Digi-kids and a new way of learning
"The adventurous, independent learners of the digital age are a very different breed from the children who sat quietly in their ordered rows, worked from their books and relied upon their teachers for information...The new technologies have transferred literacy from the page to the screen. They have brought with them dramatic changes in the way we think and communicate, in how we learn, and in how we make and sell ideas in the information economy. And in education, it is the internet generation that is driving this information change...The need to read was much more pressing 60 years ago and not just because it was the only way to find out what was in the books. It was also because there were no other distractions - such as television, computer games, or the internet. But with the move from page to screen, literacy has been transformed: and it is now much easier to find out how to do it." (SMH 19 May 2007)
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One of the most exciting new discoveries for me with regard to New Media is the interactivity that Web 2.0 allows, for staff and students. voicethread.com allows group conversations to be created around images, docs and videos that you post - worth a look.
Do we need to distinguish between tools and foundations? What are the founding principles upon which I base my teaching? What is my actual purpose in the classroom? What led me here? Then, what tools should I use to get me there? Technologies are tools for adding to my foundations. This is true for teacher & learner. End of sermon.
I find that learning on the computer can help in many ways but does not have the same learning qualities as in the classroom as we can be easily be distracted by computer games, where as that cannot happen in the classroom.
I personly agree with matt about tools and foundations. I think we should try to minimize the changes in teaching
The changes in teaching in this age have changed in small and big ways.The biggest is the use of computers in a classroom. Fortunately this is an improvement and will change the way people learn forever.
I think computers can be an effective way of learning if used right but interacting with teachers and students doing fun and creative activities outside and in the classroom in my opinion is a better way of learning from Ben Codling
The technology that Shore employs is great in the effective learning of students and provide greater oppurtunities.
i think that learnig on the computer is a fun way of learning because it helps to keep the boys focused in class and they dont' lose consentration
Digital teaching is far more interesting and a interactive way for school students to learn at school. Teachers should embrace sites such as Youtube and use the resources and information available to expand the differant learning techniques used by teachers.
Computers in certain situations are an effective learning tool, as mentioned a few times above. Although some may have a difficulty similar to my own. I find that when reading text on a computer screen, I usually end up not taking in anywhere near as much as I do form printed material.
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