“Digital
learners prefer to access information quickly from multiple-media sources, but
many educators prefer slow and controlled release of information from limited
sources.”
Learners
in this day and age are accustomed to getting the information they want
instantly. But it is also important that teachers continue to insure that
students are given information in a controlled way. This problem can be taken
care of by educators reevaluating the speed at which they deliver information
to students.
“Digital
learners prefer learning that is relevant, active, instantly useful, and fun,
but many educators feel compelled to teach memorization of the content in the
curriculum guide.”
Here
again it is important for educators to teach students what the curriculum
dictates, but in ways that are relatable and relative to their lives.
“The
principal must provide appropriate professional development time and resources
to support effective classroom implementation of technology.”
One of
the biggest challenges that digital media in the classroom has is the
reluctance of teachers to use technology. It is important that school leaders
give all teachers a certain amount of professional development time in order to
familiarize themselves with new forms of technology and digital media.
“The
principal must be an active and public champion for all students, staff
members, and the school of implementing a vision of fully integrating learning
technology for the second decade of the twenty-first century.”
School
leaders must take an active role with digital media in the school. Not only to
help students with learning and teachers with teaching, but also with the
principal with connecting better with the faculty and the students in order to
run a more productive and creative learning environment.
Brandon,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your post. As educators we need to evaluate our techniques with technology and make changes as technology grows. There are so many resources that technology has for us to utilize in our classrooms and so many people don't take advantage of them. I completely agree and I also chose the same quote from chapter 2 about the professional development. Teachers need to have training days on the technology that they are expected to use in their classrooms. We need to help make our content subject meaningful to our students and not have them doubting when they are going to use it or if they even need the skills that are being taught.
Brandon,
ReplyDeleteWe chose the same two characteristics of today's learners to discuss! I agree that it is important for educators to expose students to both new technologies, as well as the traditional textbook and pencil. We need to make sure there is a nice balance between the two, all the while making sure that the information we are teaching and the ways in which we are delivering are relevant and up to date. I do think the 'problem' can be taken care of by educators doing some reevaluating of their methods; but, I think that process is a tricky one and that educators do and will continue to need help from the administrators of the school. As you mentioned, it is important for the school leaders to play an active role in the school when it comes to helping teachers learn about and actually implementing the new technologies.
"Schools must take an active role with digital media - the principal with connecting better with the faculty and the students in order to run a more productive and creative learning environment."
ReplyDeleteI think the last part of your statement above is crucial in technology implementation. The school is more efficient in a creative learning environment when everyone is on the same page, fueled by the same goals and with the Principal's full support of the implementation. Without support from administration, teachers can be off on their own, doing their best to satisfy technology, but when everyone is motivated and sharing to help each other improve and advance the whole environment is more productive and efficient. Nice observation - so glad you brought that up.
Brandon,
ReplyDeleteA principal’s role is definitely multi-faceted. Teachers want support from their leader and acknowledgement. In a school setting, it definitely takes a village to raise a child. So, as principals champion for students and staff members, students and staff members must step up and out, and become leaders and showcase their abilities and strengths to benefit the entire system.