Summary
and Reflection 1
I
believe that this module about digital natives is a very accurate depiction of
students today. I have heard a lot of students say that they cannot see how the
digital immigrants lived without the technology that we have today back when
they were in school. Then I hear other students say exactly the opposite. They
believe that the younger generation would learn more if they would "take
their nose out of a computer". To me, I believe that it is important to
know and understand both generations and their technologies. I am a digital
native myself, but I still learn a lot from the older generations. Not all
knowledge has to be acquired from a computer; however computers do provide an
endless supply of information on about anything as long as there is the internet.
Summary
and Reflection 2
In
this module I really liked the statement Anya Povich provided. Although the Net
Generation can learn better through internet courses, social relationships are
a driving force in the learning process. I couldn't agree more with what she
was saying. I also think that what Jack Seaton was saying was completely true
as well. "Tinkering" with a program or working together in groups
with hands-on work allows students to better grasp the concepts of the material
being presented. Technology can enhance this experience; however it CANNOT
replace human interaction. I was thinking the same thing as I was reading this
module and then I came across his statement. It really makes a lot of sense to
me.
Summary
and Reflection 3
One
thing I believe is very important to learn and to retain information is not to
spend too much time lecturing. The student will, with no doubt, become bored
and stop paying attention. I am the same way. Even if you are a person that
learns better by hearing things said, you can still be lectured too much. It is
very important to apply all learning styles, but focus on the one that helps
you the most.
Next
Steps
Most of
what was in this module was stuff I already knew and agreed with. Something
that I believe that I can teach my students is that they can learn from each
other, whether they are a digital native or a digital immigrant. There are
always different ways to learn things. For example, a digital native may help a
digital immigrant with designing power point presentation and a digital
immigrant may help more with obtaining information from a good old fashion
tangible book.
I think that in your Reflection 1 you touch on something that is important for us as tutors, but is also important for instructors and students. I am of a different opinion than you (though I'm not that much older than you). I appreciate technology, but I believe that there are many other ways that things can be done as well. I think that instructors should remember that some students are technology driven and others aren't. They should design their assignments and requirements around this FACT and allow each student to use technology in the way that they are most comfortable.
ReplyDelete