Monday, 25 February 2013

Reflection of Prensky's Ideas:

  1. What is your belief and understanding of the nature of today's learners? Do they really "demand" technology in the classroom? I don't believe today's learners EXPECT technology from teachers, but I believe for students to learn proficiently, it is EXPECTED that technologies are used in the classroom. In this digital age, students can easily relate to technologoy as opposed to dated teaching methods without losing focus.
2.  Is there substance to the "engage or enrage" argument? Yes, if students do not find the activities\materials relevant and interesting they will switch off and a further pushing them to focus and learn about something they are not interested in will only "enrage" them.

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