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patrickmedel

Gamelan For Assignment - 27 views

The main idea of Team B's presentation is that there is a definite decline in the literacy of this generation of digital natives due to technology. Using compelling and persuasive evidence to back ...

started by ronharmon on 15 Aug 14 8 follow-ups, last by patrickmedel on 17 Aug 14
rsrivera

Education Update:Leveraging Technology to Improve Literacy:Leveraging Technology to Imp... - 1 views

www.ascd.org/...ology-to-Improve-Literacy.aspx

technology improves education digital literacy debate

shared by rsrivera on 17 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • Findings from the First Student Cohort found that technology didn't significantly influence student performance.
  • Despite the lack of data showing that technology has a tremendous effect in the classroom, teachers have found that using technology may help address students' specific learning needs.
  • Egli notes that using technology alone is not the answer to improving literacy, but the tools help teachers move students toward their individual learning goals.
  • rsrivera on 17 Aug 14
     
    From team A's diigo not quite sure if it in fact hurts their case rather than help it. The article discusses how because... wait for it.... "Despite the lack of data showing that technology has tremendous effect in the classroom..." it's a great tool. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the point I think team A is trying to make. Really good article and I believe a lot of whats in it but the credibility of the article is lacking.
rsrivera

How Social Media Has Changed Us - 2 views

mashable.com/...social-media-changed-us

social media technology internet debate experts

shared by rsrivera on 18 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • It stands to reason that children who read and write more are better at reading and writing.
  • A recent report by PEW found signs that social networks may be encouraging younger people to get involved in politics.
  • Simply put, social media has helped children become more literate.
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  • Last month, The National Literacy Trust released the results of a survey of over 3000 children. They observed a correlation between children's engagement with social media and their literacy.
  • rsrivera on 18 Aug 14
     
    Good article on social medias effect on learning from Team A's Diigo list.
bitt89

The Internet Is Making You Smarter, Really | Digiday - 3 views

digiday.com/...clive-thompson

internet making smarter

shared by bitt89 on 17 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • bitt89 on 17 Aug 14
     
    Team A's discussion about the internet (through television, texting, social network posting and the internet) essentially making digital natives smarter instead of dumber.
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