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“focused on giving children a real voice in the broader, often very adult, discussion of future technologies and real-world problem solving.”
they can teach us not only about their own needs and desires, but also about our own future preferences and how technology might help us solve bigger, global problems
digital natives allow us to see unrestrained possibilities for Web-based developments
We found that today’s children intuit a very seamless connection between online and offline worlds
A strong trend in the pictures the children drew was a break down in the barrier between the physical and digital worlds, with children appearing to see no difference between ‘real’ and ‘computer-based’ activities.
today’s children see technological devices as a natural extension of themselves
Current initiatives include Trash to Treasure, another illustration-based study which looks to kids for new ways to recycle and manage waste
This is a great article on what our students, the "Digital Natives" can teach us about technology! I have highlighted what I found to be the most interesting and insightful quotes from the article!
Where ever you are there are always opportunities to collaborate. Skype's a great tool for connecting classes local and globally. A simple way to expand the minds of students is to incorporate Skype interviews into your lesson plans. Do you plan on using using Skype in your classroom this school year?