Chapter 6 Education Nation: The Youth Edge

Chapter 6 was all about how teaching methods have not kept up with technology over the years.

The five key points I found are

1.       Students as technology teachers- The idea that students help teach the teacher how to use technology that the students are familiar with.

2.       The march of the digital natives- Students are growing up with newer technology all the time. We need to embrace this and use the newer technology so the students don’t need to learn old technology.

3.       Students should have a say on what technology is being used in the classroom.

4.       Bring student hobbies into the classroom to enhance the learning.

5.       Use technology to travel to new places using video and programs like Skype.