March 01-7th Chapter 3 &4 Question Forum

Share an ahhhaaa! Chapter 3-Technology and Learning Expectations of the Net Generation To better understand what the Net Generation expects from technology in support of learning, we must first understand how the Net Generation defines technology. The author of the book conducted one-on-one interviews with students at colleges and universities across the country to complete the sentence, to me, technology is ... I found the responses to be interesting and informative to how each person's experience and knowledge of technology vary. I am a product of the Pre Net Generation. The net generation are only know a world with technology whereas I grew up being taught the traditional way and slowly emerged into a millenium where technology was introduced into the classrooms. Chapter 4-Using Technology as a Learning Tool, Not Just the Cool New Thing "Because they have been wired since grade school, Net Geners are likely to grasp technological concepts faster. But the same “tinkering” practice applies in the classroom: doing hands- on work and working in groups, students get a better grasp of concepts the professor is trying to teach. Using technology only enhances the hands-on experience; it does not—and cannot—replace human interaction." I for one learn best by applying what I've learned and performing hands on activities. Learning by doing is one of the most effective ways to retain information.