The book stated “Basic composition is being replaced by production of multimedia documents, which include text, graphics, photographs, video, animations, simulations, and visual displays of data.” I do not think this is necessarily a positive thing. Not all work should necessarily be replaced by technology as soon as possible. There needs to be a break from technology at some point in the day. When children are always doing writing assignments in Word documents they will be unable to develop writing skills necessary for life skills. With spell check and auto correct features there is less opportunity for learning. I do see the counter argument of students only using Word similar programs in life, but we shouldn’t dumb down learning just because technology may be available. What happens when students have to take assessments that require a writing portion? True they may resort to putting them on computers for students to take, but they would not have a spell check or grammar check included.
“No one will be able to solve complex problems or think effectively without using digital technologies.” This is supposed to be a good thing? I don’t understand how. We will not be able come up with our own thoughts without technology in the future. Resorting to technology for thinking seems to make us a pathetic world if our thoughts need to be manufactured for us.
In the chapter computer games were discussed. I completely agree with using certain computer games to assist students with learning. However I would not use all mentioned in the chapter like World of Warcraft or Neopets. I do believe that games such as Math Blaster and typing practice programs are undeniably helpful and students love to use them! I have played similar games and actually looked forward to it. I would definately take the time to find some games that I thought would effectively help my students learn and that they would enjoy as well.
The Just-in-Time learning approach is something I do agree with. In actuality, students do not remember most of what is taught in schools and end up looking it up anyways if it’s needed. I think it would be difficult to determine what will be cut from the curriculum. I like that skills are more important than facts in this approach because it is ultimately the skills that stay with us more so than the facts we learn.
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