"Many parents and teachers feel like children and young people are the experts when it comes to online media" ( pg. 128)
" But if we acknowledge the human beings who are represented digitally, we must consider the point of view of the subject- the person, event, or experience that is featured" ( pg. 135)
" When you talk about controversial online content with adolescents, you may learn about an online teasing or cyber bullying incident or the posting of an unflattering photo" ( pg.137)
In today's society the child of a family is more up to date with technology. I have heard the saying " They are experts at that technology." This could be because more children today spend more time on phones, computers, iPod, iPad, etc. than being outside and spending time enjoying family company. Also, technology is being given to children at younger ages. You can walk into an elementary classroom as young as third graders and they all are talking about their cell phones or iPad.
When viewing different things online we need to recognize the event, people, and setting that we are viewing. This will better help us to understand the reaction that we should have. Having discussions in class about online content lets your students/children know that you care about what they are finding when they are online. It also lets them know that they are able to talk to you if they find something they think is harmful/ violent. Though some students who find this might not speak up in class they will feel comfortable enough to come talk to you. But the only way they will do this is if you let them know they can trust you. I think this is very important in today's society.
I really like how you talk about getting students to trust you. I think that is a key concept in taking with students about digital media. I never thought about the trust concept till reading your post. I completely agree with you. Trust is key. They might speak up in a group but if they trust you enough they will come speak to you personally! Great review!
ReplyDeleteI think the first quote you chose was very powerful to reflect on. Students are experts (many at least) on growing technology and it is important for teachers to understand and communicate their inexperience and pass teachable moments on to students who can take the lead to help assist with instruction. Teachers don't always have to feel "in control" and many students will appreciate us admitting our weaknesses and ask for help rather than stumbling though unfamiliar territory. We aren't expected to be the oracles for everything, and it helps build relationships with our students when we admit this out loud.
ReplyDeleteNissa, I agree that a lot of different issues children have and them coming to their parents has a lot to do with trust. If children feel that they are constantly going to be reprimanded for asking questions or coming to a parent for advice on a topic, they are much less likely to talk about anything.
ReplyDeleteThe first quote you discuss is something I find frustrating. It's difficult to stay current with the trends at times, but our students really need guidance in these areas. So often, they are the experts. A great example is a student at my current clinical placement. The student is 13 years old and fixes all the computer issues his teachers experience.
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