We know from the Speak Up research and other studies that today's "digitally native" students are approaching learning and living from a different vantage point than many of us. And quite often we are caught off guard by their ease in the adoption and adaptation of the latest new technologies for education purposes. In our session together on Monday we will explore how today's students are not only leveraging emerging technologies such as Web 2.0 tools and mobile devices for learning, but also examine their values and aspirations for future use. In the meantime, let's share amongst friends some examples of our own "digital immigrant moments" - moments when we have been surprised, amazed and/or astounded by how a student has used technology in a way that we had never thought of before. Don't be shy or afraid - I know we have all experienced these "moments" in our classrooms, lecture halls, libraries or even just at the local coffee shop! It is time for us to change our way of thinking and establish some new paradigms around learning - but first, let's share the humanity (and humility) of the fact that our world is changing, with or without us! Looking forward to your posts. Julie Evans
We know from the Speak Up research and other studies that today's "digitally native" students are approaching learning and living from a different vantage point than many of us. And quite often we are caught off guard by their ease in the adoption and adaptation of the latest new technologies for education purposes. In our session together on Monday we will explore how today's students are not only leveraging emerging technologies such as Web 2.0 tools and mobile devices for learning, but also examine their values and aspirations for future use. In the meantime, let's share amongst friends some examples of our own "digital immigrant moments" - moments when we have been surprised, amazed and/or astounded by how a student has used technology in a way that we had never thought of before. Don't be shy or afraid - I know we have all experienced these "moments" in our classrooms, lecture halls, libraries or even just at the local coffee shop! It is time for us to change our way of thinking and establish some new paradigms around learning - but first, let's share the humanity (and humility) of the fact that our world is changing, with or without us! Looking forward to your posts. Julie Evans
Is the deck available for this keynote? I didn't bring anything to take notes and would appreciate the ability to review the data Julie presented.
Thanks.