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"Some call today’s students “digital natives.” Others call them the “distracted generation.” Whichever term you prefer, it’s clear they’re both far more than labels: they capture the core conflict many of us involved in education — educators, parents, and even students — feel about the use of technology in the classroom."
Via Beth Dichter
Digital devices are in our classrooms. Some may find this a blessing and others a curse. This post states:
"The question is not, “Should we allow digital devices in the classroom?”, it’s “Now that they’re here, how can we prevent digital devices from becoming a distraction?”
Seven suggestions are provided. Each is thoughtful and six provides links to additional information. What are the suggestions?
* Destroy the Multitasking Myth
* Rethink Smartphone Bans
* Write How They Read
* Use Their Unique Distraction Styles to Spark Learning
* Don't Post Everything Online
* Create Opportunities for Curiosity Outside the Digital Space
* Teach Grit
Take the time to explore some of the links. For example, in the Destroying the multitasking myth you might want to view the video The Monkey Business Illusion. In fact, you may want to share this with your students.
We have to evolve to use technology in our classrooms