Quote
“From video games to social
networks, incorporating what students are doing online into the school
curriculum holds great, and perhaps the only, promise for keeping students
engaged in learning. “
Response
I believe
that integration of technology is important, but this statement really bothered
me. I believe that there are several ways to motivate students. Students may
obtain better comprehensive skills, due to use of technology and how quickly
everything changes, but they are still kids. Kids like to have friends, play,
be active, and experience new things. So, I feel that that by saying technology
is the only way to keep children interested is silly. Another reason I do not
agree with this article is because not everyone is in love with technology. I came
from a very low SES neighborhood that while a majority of students have used
technology before, some students have not. One thing I do agree with this
article on though is that using media literacy is definitely more challenging
for students. More challenging can be good or bad however, this article only
focuses on how great it is. I feel like this article is very one sided and does
not do a good job persuading me. In order to truly convince someone how you
feel is right, you must first show them that you understand and see both sides
of discussion.
Picture
I feel that this picture shows exactly
what the author if this article wants everyone to believe. This picture is
demonstrating that people are so in tune with technology that it has become a
part of us and the way we communicate.
Bibliography
Google Images
Media Literacy
David, J. L.
(2009, March). Ascd. Retrieved from
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Teaching-Media-Literacy.aspx
So you don't think media literacy should be taught in schools?
ReplyDeleteI think the article is pro-media literacy not pro technology.
Why do you think technology prevents kids from being silly? I see lots of kids being silly playing games and socializing with their friends with social media applications.
You raise an important issue about low SES kids not having access to technology. This makes it even more important to provide students with opportunities to use it in school.
I also think kids should use technology during school so they can play outside after school and weekends. Kids should have opportunities to be outside during school for that matter. I don't see anything presented in the article that is anti-play or anti-natural world.
The point of the article is that technology has changed the skills people need to read and comprehend information and schools need to address that need.
I don't see the connection between the image and the major argument presented in the reading.