Articles response

These articles were quite interesting. I believe that Digital Natives and the Net Gen have more in common than to differ. They are people that learn more through doing, be it socially in groups or hands on working with software and programs. I'd say, I learn by tinkering as the article mentioned. Various learning methods work better for different people. Step by step methods, memory from experience, and hands on to name a few. They really don't learn differently because most of their learning is through technology. Technology creates the opportunity for socialization and different ways of thinking. It enhances a persons' ability and options to accomplish a task. The articles' expressed the importance of an individuals' knowledge and experience however; their knowledge is not as purposeful as to the means they use to get the knowledge. They are privileged to be able to access so many resources, including other peoples' experience and knowledge. I like the new concepts because they speak the truth and are enlightening to me. It makes me look at where I fall in all this. The new concepts like: Digital Immigrants and Connectivism struck me as most interesting. These concepts make alot of sense. Connectivism suggests all is needed inorder for the big picture to be complete. I felt like an immigrant when I was first introduced to technology on a needs basis for school. I continue the fight to keep up with new technology and use the risk and courage it takes for me not to go back to being an Immigrant where technology is concerned. I chose teaching as a profession because of my love for children. New ways to educate has emerged and I am up for the challenge to move with the times. The articles suggest that children need more from their educators especially a voice, to know how they think. It is time to bridge the gap between educators and students due to lack of knowledge and lack of interest. The articles suggests interactive rograms lke twittering and blogs have a great impact on teaching and can be used so creatively.