Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

What it all Means

 

     This was an excellent chapter that discussed what the impact on education may be in the future by using the technologies, tools, and learning strategies written about in the previous chapters.  Already, teaching and learning opportunities and techniques have changed quite a bit with the explosion of the web.

 

     I found this chapter quite reflective as I read about the 10 "Big Shifts" which discussed the best ways to teach students with these technologies.  If we, as teachers, embrace these technologies, I do feel that students will need to become more critical consumers of information.  And, not only of things they read about on-line, but also about what people say in conversations, what they read in newspapers, what they hear during campaign debates, and even when reading food labels.  Critical thinking is so important and a very valuable skill.

 

     I love the statement, " Teachers who use interactive media professionally will find they rapidly develop learning styles and strengths similar to those of their students."  I firmly believe that if teachers teach to the learning style of their students, students wouldn't get as frustrated, would understand more, and would become more interested and better learners.  I have personally seen this happen, as this year, I've been incorporating visual, auditory and kinesthetic activities in my Health lessons.

 

     Just the Beginning: the last paragraph.  It will be quite interesting to see what will be developed in the future years.  I can't even imagine.  I hope when my grandchildren explain it to me, I'll be able to understand it!