Lesson 3 understanding tech learners
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The document discusses how today's students are different from the past. While students appear smarter due to technology use, they have shorter attention spans and can't read as well as previous generations. Traditional teaching methods no longer engage students as well. However, using videos, group activities, and computers in lessons can better capture students' attention. The document also notes that while technology overuse may have negative impacts, it also strengthens the brain when used in moderation. It argues educators must adapt their teaching styles to the digital age in order to effectively educate modern students.
Lesson 3 understanding tech learners
- 1. CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 2. Today’s learners appear smarter, yet they can’t read as their parents do and they are addicted to the Internet. Even in classes, their concentration is questionable as they are uneasy to simply sit and listen. They become alive again through video presentations, group activities and computer classes. CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 3. Teachers/Educators Generally use the traditional education program which is applicable to the learners in the past. They fail to realize that the new learners are information technology or digital learners. Traditional Teacher VS Digital Teacher CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 4. New Learners spend more time talking to friends over the phone sending text messages interacting through the social Internet media e.g. Facebook playing video games surfing the World Wide Web.CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 5. Feared that the new learners concerns is not well understood, it serves to know that scientists say, as follows: CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 6. There are positive benefits derived from the use of information technology or digital resources. Hence, counterbalance possible negative effects on children Daily exposure to information technology strengthens the brain Current technological revolution is creating an intellectual revolution, faster and better than ever before. CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
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- 8. 19th century psychologist Jean Piaget presented a chart from childhood to adulthood inclusive of the skills/learning pattern. Given the digital age, the chart needs to be modified. Early stages includes computer-aided programs nowadays. With the use of modern information technology, multitasking can be developed by the learners. However, multitasking is needed in the Professional field, dominated by the use of information technology. CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
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- 10. Would you support the information technology revolution? CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 11. Ideas on balancing Multitasking skills with Single-task skills in accomplishing specific tasks. -checking of papers and recording of grades -recording and computing of grades CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 12. “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.” Bill Gates CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
- 13. Parents 30 years ago Media/technologies available Social relationships Beliefs or values New millennial generation New technologies New social relationships New beliefs or values Assignment: Differentiate the parents 30 years ago and the new millenial generation using the table below CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN Instructor Educational Technology 2 St. Peter College of Toril
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