Day/Month/Year of Article: November 1, 2012
Name of Article: Technology Is Changing How Students Learn
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Many teachers believe that technology is causing students to have a shorter attention span. However no long term studies have been done to prove this. The is evidence that correlates with the use of technology and the effect it has on behavior especially on developing brains, like those of young children. 71% of the teachers surveyed for the Common Sense project said that "they thought technology was hurting attention span “somewhat” or “a lot.”"
I think that technology does shorten our attention span. I we are so used to things being very fast paced and always changing then we will eventually get used to that. Unfortunately you cants always teach like that. You have to slow down at times and take a break. While teaching you can't always be putting on a show for the entire classroom or that will drain you every day. I think that we need to compensate for the kids with the shorter attention span. I don't feel it’s right if you don't. The students may need a little extra attention but that is your job.
Oops - looks like you didn't edit the second paragraph well, as there are typos/spelling errors. Perhaps you didn't have a chance to finish? I think this is a good topic for reflection, though, as the use of technology is so commonplace, and yet there are definitely 'cons' about using it all the time.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you didn't quite get the correct citation for the photo (which is a great one!) - who is the photographer? And, when you click on the Flickr link it doesn't take you to the original image. Remind me and I will show you how to do properly for the next one!
Use the same format as you have been using to reflect on one of the following articles:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.medicaldaily.com/starting-school-young-too-much-too-soon-should-kids-start-school-age-6-256678
or
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/412089/