"Not all young people are digitally competent, nor are they all interested in every aspect of the new media."
I think that our society can forget about this aspect of digital media and our youth. Especially as a teacher you can see that not every student is on the same page with technology and digital media. Some children are not lucky enough to have technology at home which that isn't giving them the experience to be comfortable with it. The only time they get to experiment with using digital media and technology may be at school. Also, there may be young people that are just not interested in the new media. I felt I grew up in the age of being called a digital native, but I could care less growing up having all the new gadgets and gizmos. The only time I ever went on the computer or played a video game was when I was over a friend's house. Now, today being a teacher, I am more digitally competent because I feel like I need to be up to speed on the new media to introduce it to my students and keep up with my students.
Chapter 8:
"Despite, and in a way because of these findings, most commentators and researchers would support the notion that the rise of the Internet has brought about major changes in many aspects of culture and society."
The way we do things today has drastically changed from 10- 20 years ago. We have the Internet that has made everything so easy for us. We google information, pay our bills, buy items online instead of at the store, read the news, use learning programs, etc... the list can go on and on. The Internet has profided so many positive things that we don't really recognize today because they have become such habits. If we did not have the Internet just think of how many places we would have to go or visit to get things done. We have so many opportunities with the Internet to teach our children with through different web sites that offer learning.
Chapter 9:
" Extending the concept of participation by including activities such as communicating, peer-to peer connection, seeking information, interactivity, webpage/content creation. as well as visiting civic/ political websites (Livingstone, Bober & Helsper. 2005) showed that young people are participating in various ways online."
Young people are participating in things differently in this day and age than older generations. Our younger generations are participating, but mostly online where they are comfortable. If you ask any young person the way they communicate its probably through text or instant message. Society hardly talks on the phone anymore. Another media that people use instead of being in the same place is Facetime. Its become very popular to actually talk to someone and see them at the same time, but not be in the same place. The ways we participate in things have evolved and probably will evolve again. When I read this quote it reminded me of what my parents would say about the use of technology and young people. They would always say you need to stop texting and actually call the person up. My sisters and I would just give them a weird look and say why. We thought they were practically the same thing, but in older generation's eyes it is totally different.
Should Teachers Be Responsible For Developing Digital Literacies?
I feel as a teacher that I do have a responsibility to develop digital literacies. As I have said before and in our readings. The way society and our education system is changing and will continue to change. We need to teach sour students to be comfortable learning new media. For example, when I was in school all our testing was old fashion paper and pencil. Now it has all changed to be online. These students have to be comfortable using a computer and the programs or the test scores will not reflect the student's ability correctly. I also feel that it is not just the teachers responsibility, but also the parents of the child to introduce them to medias that they will have to learn how to use. If they get to experiment with using digital media at home, they will be more comfortable with it in the school setting.
Sometimes students are just as confused as teachers and sometimes teachers have to teach themselves things that students already know. It is our responsibility as teachers to keep up on the new media even if we are not comfortable with it. We will be happy to know about it in the long run while also helping our students.
This Meme made me laugh; I like how the expression on the teacher's face and your words relate to one another. I agree with your responses to the quotes you chose. Not all students have the same opportunities to use digital media so of course they are not all competent. The internet has changed the way I do things, and I don’t consider myself tech-savvy at all! I communicate, pay bills, and shop on-line. I also agree that teachers should hold some responsibility in teaching digital literacy. Education begins at home; however, not all students are able to have technologies at home.
ReplyDeleteAshley,
ReplyDeleteI love your Meme and I know that some teachers feel that way when they are looking at technology tools. I completely agree with you about teaching digital tools. I think that we need to gain as much knowledge with technology to help our students become successful. There is so much happening with technology that we need to keep up with all of the changes.
When I saw your Meme I laughted becasue I can't tell you how many times I have seen or heard this in our schools especsially at trainings. Thank you for pointing out that students are sometimes as confused as teachers. Students would probably never admit it but you are right they are.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with all three of your quotes.
With my group of kids we are politically evolved and travel to Charleston and Capitol Hill to meet with legislators about common issues that affect programs and funding. I say this because last year I learned how twitter savvy young people are with politics, I had no idea, my students set up appoints with the congressional aide to Capito and McKinleys office Via twitter. I was impressed I did not know that was even possible. Talk about being able to keep up with the endless involvement of technology and everything that comes with it and all its tools.