"The new classroom should teach the huge array of complex skills that come under the heading of digital literacy. And it should make students accountable on the Web, where they should regularly be aiming, from grade-school on, to contribute to a wide range of wiki projects." (Heffernen, August 26, 2011)
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Heffernens quote states and proves that technology is changing in today's world whether we agree with it or not. Technology changes more and more each day, week, month, and even year. We see this with our cell phones, computers, TVs, and other electronics we use each day. We are constantly trying to keep up with society as it changes so quickly. The article mentioned children are being prepared for careers we don't even know exist yet. This is why its so important to teach children in schools the skills they need to know with our constantly changing technology. The older generation shouldn't shy away from this; we all should embrace new technology because it truly is our future. Technology is to help make our lives easier, why wouldn't you want to give it a try?
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Heffernen, Virginia (2011, August 7). Education needs a digital upgrade. Retrived from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp
Unknown(2011, August 26). Education And the Future. Retrieved from
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I feel that this video compliments the reading very well, it stresses how education and technology is so important for our future and for us. I realized we watched this in class, but the article made me think back to this the entire time, with an actual visual. I feel it expresses every aspect of how important technology is for our future and children.
My experience is that schools don't expect all children to have computer access at home. Therefore I agree with you . The technology is expanding and we all know we have to get used to it because time will come where writing on paper will no even exist anymore everything will be electronic and dealing with technology. Good post you have here I like the video it explains how everything is occurring right now and how we use technology for the future. Also I agree on the classroom teaching the skills I think that is needed in at all schools teaching children at a young age will get them ready for the world ahead of them , like I said good post and hope you get this reply.
ReplyDeleteShalee I think you have “hit the nail on the head” as the saying goes. It is all about change. The world is changing around us everyday and we must be flexible and embrace the changes. I feel that a large part of the change involves staying current with technology.
ReplyDeleteThe video that you selected encompasses the current trends that we need to address. This video provided some “eye-opening” statistics. It is critical that we pay attention to what is happening in our global society. In order to remain a global leader in the world, we must prepare our students for the jobs of the future.
Thanks for such a great post! Your comments were right on target as well as informative.
I Agree 100% ...
ReplyDeleteAs time goes on we are constantly inventing and creating new and bigger things. I feel like we should learn and teach basics now so as technology get more and more hi tech our students wont be behind on wants new in the world of technology.
Shalee you did a really good job on this post!! I totally agree with you on this subject. It is very important that the kids know how to use technology. Technology is a really good thing to have and we should not be keeping it from the kids.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is definetly changing our future. It is has happeneing write before our eyes without us even know that it is happening. If our currents teachers wake up how we are awake about technology now, who knows what the future holds!
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