Lindsay, J, & Davis, V. (2010). Navigate the digital rapids. Learning and Leading, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/MarchAprilNo6/Navigate_the_Digital_Rapids.htm
As a teacher, you must always be evolving with the times. Teaching is becoming “digital”, so we must learn the “digital” way, or should I say, “Navigate the Digital Rapids” too. It will not only help us relate to our students, but also make the learning environment more fun an interactive. Technology is continuously evolving, so we must always be on the look out for new and improved ways to deliver information to our students or for them to show us what they are learning. A student-centered teaching structure is the most conducive method of teaching because all of the student’s needs will be met. With this new digital way of teaching comes new responsibility for the teachers. On top of all their other duties, the teachers must now also monitor their student’s online uses and make sure it stays appropriate. I think it is a great idea to have the students customize their digital learning environments. They could do this for instance by customizing their personal computers or their igoogle page.
When I become a teacher, would I want a classroom with dual citizenship (US and digital)? Yes. I think it would only enhance the learning environment. It would not restrict the more old fashion way of teaching, but allow more options.
Do I think that this teaching digitally is more student-centered? Possibly. I believe that a without using a digital teaching approach a teacher can still teach with a student-centered approach. However, I think that teaching using digital tools broadens the ways to go about it. It is also fun to customize your personal work environment…like we did on our igoogle page.
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