Comments - Instructional Technology - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T01:15:44Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=649749%3ABlogPost%3A472555&xn_auth=noPer your comment above, check…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-05-20:649749:Comment:4727242010-05-20T16:25:42.681ZMichelle Sumnerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichelleSumner
Per your comment above, check, out the link...<a href="http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/april-may-2010/from-the-get-go.html" target="_blank">http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/april-may-2010/from-the-get-go.html</a> . This applies perfectly to the concept you were talking about. From the article, "Elementary schools have begun to introduce technology to their youngest students, who now enter school already tech-aware."
Per your comment above, check, out the link...<a href="http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/april-may-2010/from-the-get-go.html" target="_blank">http://www.edtechmag.com/k12/issues/april-may-2010/from-the-get-go.html</a> . This applies perfectly to the concept you were talking about. From the article, "Elementary schools have begun to introduce technology to their youngest students, who now enter school already tech-aware." Thank you for sharing! You ar…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-05-20:649749:Comment:4726902010-05-20T13:38:16.031ZMichelle Sumnerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichelleSumner
Thank you for sharing! You are absolutely right. They 'WANT' to learn. That's the X Generation. Technology is just so much part of their life, that it comes natural for them: troubleshooting, finding their way around. It is time for teachers to take notice that maybe our students are better at this than we are. I think that is the ultimate fear. Many teachers, in my experience, are in a constant power struggle with their students. They simply mistake knowing for lack of respect. If that makes…
Thank you for sharing! You are absolutely right. They 'WANT' to learn. That's the X Generation. Technology is just so much part of their life, that it comes natural for them: troubleshooting, finding their way around. It is time for teachers to take notice that maybe our students are better at this than we are. I think that is the ultimate fear. Many teachers, in my experience, are in a constant power struggle with their students. They simply mistake knowing for lack of respect. If that makes sense at all. Thank you again for your comment, let's get the kids in the drivier's seat.