Modeling Constructive Online Behavior | Edutopia - 12 views
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We need to teach and encourage students to post original, outstanding content that will distinguish their unique identities in a sea of increasingly indistinguishable resumes -- which are going the way of the typewriter.
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marjorierothman on 06 Mar 16Throughout graduate school, I have been posting original ideas. While I enjoy writing and reflecting on many topics, posting content is not the same as understanding information on a topic. I could post my thoughts on addition or subtraction, but that doesn't mean I would know how to add or subtract. I could post original thoughts on what I think or feel about music or art, but that does not mean that I understand the technicalities of art and music. I think it is a shame that education is going in the direction of carrying on about topics and knowing how to become graphic designers to design our opinions in a new and exciting way. Posting original and outstanding content on a website is not the same as creating an original and outstanding work of art. While I feel that it is helpful to know how to create eye-catching posts, I hope that doesn't take away from the time of students learning to become scientists, doctors, engineers, etc.
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