According to the article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants, I
am considered part of the first generation that grew up with new technology.
Although when I was younger the technology was not the greatest, I have always
been surrounded by it somehow. Children
now have been introduced to technology at an even earlier age. They know how to
operate their parents cell phones, and all have some sort of smart device they
are attached too. As a youth worker we have to adapt to the changes that youth
become dependent on. Being a part of this new technology era is a benefit since
the youth I will work with are technology advanced. As an educator and youth worker, we have to realize
what youth are connected to and be able to adapt accordingly.
I do however feel if you are not technology
savvy, that it is okay. People eventually adapt to these changes such as my
parents, and previous generations. I would have never thought my mom,
or even my grandma would be using an iPhone. I do disagree when the article mentioned how people from different generations think new skills are inferior. In order to last in a world of new technology you
need to understand the dependence youth have and adjust. I think this is key especially for this generation. Times are always changing, and in a few years there will be something bigger and greater. As old fashion as you may be, I think it is important to adapt in todays society.
I agree with your post about how youth workers have to adjust and change with the times. I feel that it is very important to do so in order to be able to educate today's youth and grab their attention. I also agree with you and how you said not being technology savvy is OK. I never thought my family would be able to use IPhone's or even text but they all do and they are 'digital immigrants'.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the both of you that the youth workers have to start learning how to use these technologies, becasue lets face it kids can do everything on them. Such as learning games.
ReplyDeleteI feel that a mutual change will need to happen. Just because students are technologically dependent, that doesn't mean its okay. We have seen a decline in club sports and out door activities since the rise of technology. There are students who spend their afternoons instead of shooting hoops or playing outside with friends. I think what would be ideal would be a slight decrease in student technology dependents, but also making sure the adults are incorporating technology in the proper manner.
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