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By J. Seto July 23, 2007 -- 04:55 PM
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Very interesting to imagine every student (in the world?) having access to the Internet via a (laptop) computer...they, of course, would have to know how to use it as an educational tool, and for what purpose. I'm sure kids would learn how to navigate and use the MySpace "stuff" right away - and that in itself would be "educational." All students being provided the opportunity and information that is available to them via the Internet is an awesome proposal. I think, even if the learning (provided it is appropriate!)is inadvertent, students would learn something...and if this peaks their curiosity to learn more, I feel this would be a good thing.
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By Linda Ullah July 28, 2007 -- 02:37 PM
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Let's remember that technology is just a tool. The question really is how do we best use all this new and emerging technology as an educational tool? Even if the digital natives know "how," we, the educators need to guide them. I've begun using the expression that the digital natives are in danger of becoming a "Lord of the Flies" generation if we don't provide the necessary adult guidance.
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By Roxanne Clement August 1, 2007 -- 02:39 PM
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Accessing information using technology opens the door to the world and can easily overwhelm us with the volumes of material at our fingertips. Sorting reality from fantasy, organizing information, rethinking and summarizing, questioning and theorizing; these are just a few of the essential skills of critical thinkers and global consumers. Can you show me the NCLB standards and standardized test questions that evaluate how well our students navigate through our growing global society? I think some of the most important skills we will teach for the future include critical thinking and problem solving, personal responsibility, empathy, and selflessness. How do we measure student success in utilizing technology? It may start with how they use it to make a difference for others.
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By Erin Elliott August 7, 2007 -- 04:52 PM
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Some very interesting research work done by Charles Reigeluth from Indiana University on the paradigm shift in the Information Age for educational restructuring. They have taken big steps in the "Decatur Project" to systemically change the way education is viewed today. Teaching should be student centered and technology allows us to customize learning for ALL students. With traditional models, students are generalized to learn the same way. Check out this research http://www.indiana.edu/%7Esyschang/decatur/reigeluth_pubs/index.html
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