•How has your network changed the way you learn?
•Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
•How do you learn new knowledge when you have questions?
I have found that I am a completely different type of learner since technology has become such an integral part of society. I always have the latest technology as far as staying connected because I need instant gratification when it comes to answering a question or getting in touch with someone. I do not learn as well in a regular classroom situation anymore because I want to have total control of when, how and what I learn. When I have a question I pull out my phone and look it up immediately. I remember how things used to be but I sure like the constant connection to information we have now. I remember driving all over three states to get articles for a research paper I was writing back in the early 90's. Now I do not have to leave my living room. I never would have believed it was possible back when I graduated from high school in 1980.
Debbie Stripling
As I read your posting, I immediately recalled a recent staff development that I attended with a paid speaker. She was not very engaging, and the presentation seemed to drag on forever with little information shared. Several people pulled out phones and were going on with other events. This angered the presenter, and she walked over to one of the people and chastised them for the phone use. It caused me to wonder about the development of new etiquette related to technology. I like to check my phone and look things up during dinner at a restaurant. I have begun to hesitate to do this, however, out of concern for my friends and family. What should behavioral protocols be? How does a society establish etiquette in this area? Should this be a topic that parents are addressing with their children? Or am I old-fashioned and no one else has noticed or cares about this?
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Debbie
ReplyDeleteI do agree that I could not imagine taking a traditional class again. I would not be a very good student.
Jeriann
I have wondered the same thing about etiquette and the use of technology. Looking at your phone and checking your email during a class or at the family dinner table is equal to talking when someone else is speaking. I do not think she is being old fashioned and the issue needs to be addressed.
Hi Jeriann,
ReplyDeleteIts funny you should mention the etiquette issue. Think about what a wonderful study it would make to watch the etiquette born out of new technology. For instance, I do not know anyone that does not get irritated when people use cell phone in restaurants except the person using it. using cell phones in quiet areas is a no no along with movie theaters, driving. Things are coming in place quickly for cell phone etiquette I think.
Debbie Stripling
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