Writing about Life in the digital age

Who knew?

this is fascinating

The new developments in teaching and the growing use of technology for education is exciting. People are living in a world that is exposed to unlimited amounts of information and making use of this available information is a step in the right direction. I agree that it is possible that the traditional ways of teaching are outdated and might not be the best way to get through to students of today. Chidlren and students of today have grown up in the technological and internet era and most likely enjoy learning through this medium, instead of the traditional ways. Traditional teachers could possibly not agree with these changes. Even though the use of the internet and technology for education is gaining more support and is encouraged, many people tend to think that students making use of books less and less is a bad thing. The internet, media and technology is the future and I believe education has many great things coming its way. 

The following article highlights the belief that teachers are no longer experts in the classroom, but are rather facilitators. Students have access to a wide range of information through the use of the internet and it is increasingly becoming the job of the teacher to filter this information down into relevant information.

The question of safety and reliability is also questioned as it is pointed out that the information avaliable on the internet is only useful if it comes from a viable source. The right people need to be involved in the e-learning so as to refrain from shutting out useful sources of information but also be prevent unneccesary behaivour on such sites. 

Ultimately it is the student decision as to weather they use the internet or the teacher as a education source.