05.27.08
Engage me!
The students have spoken, this is their vision for their education, and they want engagement. So how can teachers accommodate these needs to ensure these students are engaged in learning? This video presents the reality of today’s learners and raises questions pertinent to the learning environment that we will be entering into. The statistics in this video don’t surprise me; it’s well known that this generation are the ‘digital natives’ and the teachers are struggling to keep up. This video serves as an awakening to the needs of this generation’s students and reiterates the importance for teachers to develop their skills in using technology.
Developing competency in using new media and technology is essential for all teachers; student teachers are being taught at university, but what will happen for teachers who weren’t brought up with technology. The world is becoming increasingly dependent upon technology within the classroom and beyond, thus equipping students with such skills will see them succeed in life. Engagement – technology can do this; why not use it?
Video source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8&feature=related
