I have a student who is more confident and knowledgeable when it comes to IT. I am more than adept myself, but I am no match for him. The funny part of that is that I have to assess and report on a child who knows more than I do.
I am sure I am not alone. Experts are warning that our children are becoming far more tech savvy that we are:
SCHOOLS should be braced for the next generation of tech-savvy children, experts warn.
RMIT lecturer in the school of education, Nicky Carr, said most children aged 1-4 were adept at tablet technology and smart phones.
“They are very quick to pick up how to make it do what they want it to do,” Ms Carr said.
“These devices are actually really fun and a small child enjoys the instant results that come from brushing their finger across a screen. You don’t need to be able to read or understand language to get something to happen on these devices.”
“It’s a challenge for schools to know how to build on that literacy.
“It’s a financial consideration for them how to equip the school with the devices and then how do they use the devices in ways that are educational?”
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August 12, 2012 at 9:46 pm |
Nothing really has changed. In the 1970s, most of my teachers didn’t know how to use the overhead projector and the kids would have to assist. 🙂
August 13, 2012 at 8:49 pm |
Now that’s a memory from the past!