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Clay Burell on 2010-03-11

But honestly, I don't think the big issue is whether these tools can explode the learning landscape in a million positive ways. That's pretty obvious.

I think the troublesome issue for teachers is actually a problem not with tech, but with schools: how do we put a grade on this type of activity? It's a discussion that will need to happen, it seems -- yes? Thoughts?
Clay Burell on 2010-03-11

At about 1.15, the Australian guy talks about social networking (Facebook, Twitter, even texting) encouraging "reflection." I use Twitter pretty regularly, but even I was skeptical about this claim. How can a Tweet be "reflective"? Doesn't reflection require _slow_ activities like deliberation, quiet focus, etc? BUT then I thought about it. I've had so many reflective moments on Twitter -- _and_ discussions with a few like-minded people around the world.

So maybe "instant reflection" in (cyber)text is every bit as valid as "instant discussion" we all validate every day in the traditional class discussions. WITH an added benefit: the tweets or Facebook updates are preserved, instead of melting into silence in the classroom talks.

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