This link has been bookmarked by 25 people . It was first bookmarked on 22 Oct 2007, by Christy Tucker.
-
07 Aug 08
-
10 Jul 08
-
22 Jun 08
coachrobboWhy has the idea of immigrants and natives gained so much ground, in the apparent absence of effective research?
articles critique culture digitalnatives internet learning prensky education for:kellyhel for:kairouzm for:jmay42 for:frantic.d for:csscott for:rosco99 for:skarabatsos for:twomeyl for:cme4eyes
-
16 Apr 08
-
26 Mar 08
-
13 Feb 08
-
21 Jan 08
-
10 Jan 08
-
05 Jan 08
-
09 Dec 07
-
06 Dec 07
-
04 Dec 07
-
25 Nov 07
-
16 Nov 07
-
15 Nov 07
Yvonne Murtagh...don't think the distinction has merit beyond a buzz phrase that has outlived the role it initially played in getting educators to think about the different types of learners now entering our classrooms. Agree!
-
10 Nov 07
-
> mindset of experimentation...
-
Digital natives and immigrants: A concept beyond its best before date
-
The reference to natives/immigrants was again abundant. I personally find the distinction offensive
-
Why has the idea of immigrants and natives gained so much ground, in the apparent absence of effective research?
-
I assume the concept of immigrant/native gained popularity because it expresses emotions/feelings many educators have about next generation students.
-
But I don't think the distinction has merit beyond a buzz phrase that has outlived the role it initially played in getting educators to think about the different types of learners now entering our classrooms.
-
Prensky begins by saying that today's students are different. Our school system hasn't been designed to meet their needs.
-
Digital immigrant instructors, we are told, speak an outdated language.
-
Then we have the personal slant: "every time I go to school, I have to power down".
-
Prensky is blurring too many concepts here. I agree learners are changing. I agree our institutions need to change.
-
Contrary to Prensksy's views, this distinction is NOT a function of age. It's a function of attitude...a
-
mindset of experimentation...experience with technology.
-
Quite simply, education utilizes the tools and manner of expression and dialogue of a particular culture in order to transform learners into citizens capable of tackling the increasingly complex problems of the world.
-
the overhaul is needed because society has changed, not because learners have iPods.
-
(i.e. how to use a piece of software for its intended purpose, but not much beyond that).
-
Even concepts like "reflection" must be handled in digital native language. If all you have is a hammer...every problem looks like a nail (Maslow).
-
Lately, I've noticed an increasingly strong resistance among educators to technology use in education.
-
-
31 Oct 07
Howard RheingoldI don't think distinction has merit beyond phrase that has outlived role it initially played in getting educators to think about different types of learners now entering classrooms. Let's explore Prensky's thoughts on digital Natives and immigrants
-
Nick BunyanCritique of Prensky's digital natives idea.
Prensky george_siemens education learning digitalnatives for:tva for:debbiep for:mcgugan
-
Gabriela SellartI personally find the distinction offensive (after all, it casts a conflict between immigrants and natives in mild tone of intolerance)
george_siemens digitalnatives_immigrants education for:aletor
-
30 Oct 07
-
23 Oct 07
-
22 Oct 07
-
But our institutions need to change because of the increasing complexity of society and globalization. Schools and universities play a dual role: accommodating learner’s method and mode of learning and transforming learners and preparing them to function in the world that is unfolding. This distinction may seem slight, but it's important.
Why should schools react to learner's methods of learning and interacting with content? Well, obviously, if we ignore how they interact with each other and with content, we are largely subjecting them to a mode of thinking (linear, certainty-based) that is at odds with how they experience life (complex, social, and collaborative). Contrary to Prensksy's views, this distinction is NOT a function of age. It's a function of attitude...a mindset of experimentation...experience with technology.
-
Page Comments
Would you like to comment?
Join Diigo for a free account, or sign in if you are already a member.