Reflect on educational journal using ISTE publication and Citation Machine
Lindsay, J. (2010). Navigate the digital rapids. 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/MarchAprilNo6/Navigate_the_Digital_Rapids.htm
This article addresses some of the issues facing teachers as they use digital technologies for connected learning projects. Julie Lindsay and Vicki Davis note, teachers are going to have to research technology trends, find out what technologies are accepted in school districts, become proficient in new technologies by networking with other teachers (reduce the fear factor), enable and encourage student to learn new technologies while creating school projects, and at the same time teach students to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner when communicating digitally. In general, I agree with the authors views in navigating the digital rapids, I would only be very careful as to what privileges students get with the school network. Many script kiddies and hackers start their career off in high school, where they have time and think they have nothing to lose.
What are the benefits in using an educational network?
This article does not elaborate on the power that is harnessed from connected learning, but I trust that there is great value with students working together. For one thing, this teaches kids about real world job environments, where employees usually have to work on teams. This requires professionalism, respect and everyone pulling their weight. It also requires asking for help when you need it, as well as giving help when you can.
How can a teacher keep pace with his or her students when it comes to learning the latest digital tools?
Not only do teachers, and parents for that matter, have a demanding job to do, they usually have a family to take care of; which means they do not have as much time to learn and play with the latest gismos as children do. The only problem I see with this is if students are using these digital tools inappropriately and know how to cover their tracks. I would not be surprised if more seminars are given to teachers on how to safe guard against delinquent digital citizenship.
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