understanding technology learners
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Bicol University
College of Agriculture and Forestry
LESSON 3UNDERSTANDING
TECHNOLOGY LEARNERS
Prepared by:LYNN B. LLENARESASIII-BAT-ATE1
Today’s learners appear smarter, yet they can’t read as their parents do and they are addicted to the internet.
Even in classes, their concentration is questionable as they are uneasy to simply sit and listen.
They become alive again through video presentations, group activities and computer classes.
It is observed that, the new learners spend much time interacting through social
Internet media..
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There are positive benefits derived from the use of
information technology or digital resources and these
counterbalance possible negative effects of technology on children.
Daily exposure to high technology-personal computers, video game gadgets , cellphone, Internet search sites-stimulates the brain by strengthening and
creating neural circuits.
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A current technological revolution is creating an
intellectual revolution ,faster and
better than ever before.
Given the digital age today . Piaget’s traditional learning
chart may have to be redefined . Even at a very early stage at preparatory school, computer-aided instruction are offered as
digital tools.
Digital technology resources , such as Ipod music devices,
video game gadgets, computer games, mobile phones, and the
Internet contribute to their digital acculturation..
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High School
There is the phenomenon of the young generation taking
in multi-tasking as they perform tasks simultaneously: watching video, chatting on line, downloading pictures
and music, surfing the Web, etc.
True to say, research shows that multitasking can be detrimental since this
prevents concentration and the completion of specific
tasks.
However, multitasking characterizes professional work in the new world of information technology .
There is the need therefore to balance the good and possibly detrimental changes observed
among new learners of this information technology age..
References:
• 1. PAZ I. LUCIDO PH.D, Educational Technology 2 ,LORIMAR Publishing Inc.
• 2. Google.com for some pictures