Week 7: This is how we dream

This is How We Dream
Times are changing and one of the things that is changing is how we learn. Books newspapers and magazines and other print documents are going extinct. As sad as I will be to see my books slowly replace by downloaded texts, it will be better for our world and our environment. The speed at witch information is shared over the web is astonishing. We can inform anyone around the world instantly of new happenings just by pressing send. People can now attend the same class from all over the earth!

Not only are we reaching people from all corners of the globe we can also include so much more in our online writings such as mixed forms of media such as pod casts and videos. As the tasks we take on evolve so must our way of learning. Think about it, we are making so many advancements in technology that half of what a student in a technical college learns will be outdated by the time they graduate. Using the internet also allows you to collaborate with others more easily, instead of having to meet and exchange ideas you can just call the person on skype, send them a quick SMS or email them.

The Networked Student
I cant wait to be the teacher of networked students. I hope that this will lead to brighter individuals as their learning process will become more exciting. Students will be more likely I believe to stay interested in and excited about their work if they are able to do their research online using as many different sources as they want. They no longer have to rely on the volumes provided in the school or local library for information. Students can now find information written by other students and collaborate with them to build a personal learning network.

As teachers of networked students we will have to stay on top of the technology that our students will be using. There is nothing worse than being "schooled" by your student. It is very important to be technologically literate in today's time, we cannot afford to fall behind in this field. As educators we must always be on the cutting edge of new and exciting things. We are helping today's students become tomorrows leaders.