I cannot imagine how difficult it must be determining what to include in the curriculum for elementary, junior high and high school students. Given that they are “digital natives” they seem to have a difficult time seeing the benefit of learning concepts that are not focused on technology. With many teachers being “digital immigrants”, right there we can see that a clash of teaching/learning values can occur.
Theresa and Stephanie:
You both touched on Mander and the issue of technology and the environment this week.
It is amazing how much things have changed. I remember going to the cottage as a child and we actually had to do crafts or read on rainy days. We had a TV there, but no stations, so you could watch the occasional movie but nothing more. Now, we have a TV and satelite down at the cottage so that we can catch every sport game, tv show and news report. What happened to enjoying the time outside, or "getting away" to relax at the cottage? Now we can be reached everywhere too... even when out fishing, our cell phones have reception. So we can receive the text or phone message ("hurry home, the game is about to start").
You both touched on Mander and the issue of technology and the environment this week.
It is amazing how much things have changed. I remember going to the cottage as a child and we actually had to do crafts or read on rainy days. We had a TV there, but no stations, so you could watch the occasional movie but nothing more. Now, we have a TV and satelite down at the cottage so that we can catch every sport game, tv show and news report. What happened to enjoying the time outside, or "getting away" to relax at the cottage? Now we can be reached everywhere too... even when out fishing, our cell phones have reception. So we can receive the text or phone message ("hurry home, the game is about to start").
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