I was
completely absorbed in the learning materials on Prensky’s ideas with regards
to student’s expectations and technology in the modern day classroom. I know
that myself being married to a self-confessed tech head, I most certainly have
more exposure to technology than most and while it can at times be very
confronting, the engagement and fast paced nature of technology can also be
very exciting and dare I say a little addictive.
I
especially related to the idea of technology having both digital natives and
digital immigrants. I believe myself to be in the category of being a digital
immigrant whilst parenting three young digital native children (at times one
very confusing place to be in)!! I am
aware, albeit with constant whinging and whining about getting on my iPad (from
my digital natives), the attention spans of young people is requiring faster
and more exciting means in order to get the message across. I agree with engage and enrage argument but must
admit to having alarm bells ringing. Will this mean children will be unable to
amuse themselves? Does the art of learning to hold a pen and develop neat
handwriting need not be considered? When you consider that new technologies and
indeed the engage/enrage argument alluding to young minds switching off to come
to class then one very simple question sticks out in my mind - why do young
children still enjoy the box their birthday present was wrapped in sometimes
more than the “shiny” present itself?
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