Week 2 Blog Post

I though this week’s readings provided some good insight relative to: produsage (creation and consumption of content) and how traditional educational models must adapt to this shift by embracing participatory, collaborative, and open approaches to learning; the differences between digital natives and digital immigrants (a good use of phraseology); and the myths about digital natives.

 

I thought that article by Kirshner about digital natives was spot on and I really appreciated the perspective. Key points I took from this article include: the myths about digital natives are not supported by research (i.e., they are gifted with the ability to multitask); proficiency with technology does not equate to deep knowledge or critical thinking skills; humans are not capable of true multitasking (they switch between tasks which results in impaired performance); and the enduring importance of developing critical thinking, information literacy and attention management skills. The technology is just a tool.

 

Good articles which I though provided good practical insight.

 

I am enjoying the blogging process so far as it a different and less structured forum in my mind to share ideas and content. I need to ensure I setup the RSS feeds so that I can get blog updates as they occur.

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