tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post8998185355314518409..comments2024-03-22T03:21:52.628-04:00Comments on Reading, Teaching, Learning: Slice of Life Story Challenge - What I Know For Sure - DigiLit Sunday and TechnologyHolly Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-36721973297453264192015-03-18T06:40:20.416-04:002015-03-18T06:40:20.416-04:00We played and played outside...in the yard, in the...We played and played outside...in the yard, in the fields, in the gully, in the barn...<br />We seem to have to be looking at something in our hand too often now...even when we are with our friends and family...Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-12679940292072008812015-03-18T06:38:31.255-04:002015-03-18T06:38:31.255-04:00I agree. I agree. I agree. I agree. I agree. I agree. Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-89204907758263439632015-03-08T21:22:21.526-04:002015-03-08T21:22:21.526-04:00Balance is definitely key - you're so right!Balance is definitely key - you're so right!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-12786720118981316622015-03-08T21:22:00.190-04:002015-03-08T21:22:00.190-04:00Libby and I were talking about the fact that she d...Libby and I were talking about the fact that she didn't grow up with all that technology either. It's amazing how fast it came about!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-69672012252300328142015-03-08T20:33:50.482-04:002015-03-08T20:33:50.482-04:00Holly, such an important topic, and such a difficu...Holly, such an important topic, and such a difficult one to <i>begin</i> to address. Your paragraph about "technology" when you were a kid could very easily describe my childhood/teenage years. We played outside, watched television when the game shows, Saturday cartoons, or holiday specials were on, played games we "made up" or games bought from the store. I read A LOT.<br /><br />Kids today can't even imagine a life like that, and to be honest, it's hard for me to "imagine" a life without the technology I've grown accustomed to, either. The world is zipping along, changing at such a pace that we can't keep up. <br /><br />I'm not sure what the "fallout"-- and I hope that's NOT the best term for it-- will be in 10 or 20 years and we see what all this "progress" has gotten us. I pray whatever good and bad comes from it, we will learn and make it better. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Holly! :)Virginia Pratthttps://www.learnerinspired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-52967588969902116032015-03-08T20:06:44.066-04:002015-03-08T20:06:44.066-04:00Ambivalent - excellent fit. There is so much that...Ambivalent - excellent fit. There is so much that technology does to connect us, at least to the outside world. And for this I am incredibly grateful! But technology may also separate us, from real, kinesthetic experiences. It may separate us from the rewards of struggle, the benefits of honest, responsible discussion, and if we are not careful, it may separate us from the relationships closest to us. When we are so connected to people "out there" that we give scant attention to the people "right here", technology does not serve us well. That is part of our need to model responsible usage in our own practice and in our own daily lives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828054852222637629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-40266359080358205822015-03-08T20:04:17.536-04:002015-03-08T20:04:17.536-04:00I have a student who has chosen to study the effec...I have a student who has chosen to study the effects of technology on student learning. She is very interested in the changes that might be happening. It will always be hard to go back I guess. I remember our first computer and how very excited I was to be able to type (and correct errors) so easily. I used a typewriter too, Holly, still have my old college one & take it in for my students to use once in a while. I wish they would play more and some do, but many are very schedules with lessons and sports. Their time is not really theirs (middle school 6, 7, 8). I loved all your pieces about growing up when you wrote last year, hope that my grandchildren get some of that in part of their lives. I love your ramble...Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-88568050812927874212015-03-08T19:53:19.722-04:002015-03-08T19:53:19.722-04:00Yes, I ramble on this topic as well! I have resea...Yes, I ramble on this topic as well! I have researched what this does to developing brains and always keep that at the forefront of my mind. Yet, I want to be proactive in teaching my students what to do, so they are digital citizens from the beginning. I love the connections, ease, and fun that comes with the technology. I worry so much about the addictive qualities, the loss of time to play outside, etc. Thanks for giving me more thoughts to think about on this topic. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470220603745815384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-92087194973795126342015-03-08T19:50:54.902-04:002015-03-08T19:50:54.902-04:00This is such an important topic for us to be think...This is such an important topic for us to be thinking about and talking about, especially with the parents of our kids. Our kids have access to so much technology, but not so much unstructured time to just be outdoors and be. I think they are losing out on so much.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-78424569456511226892015-03-08T19:22:34.003-04:002015-03-08T19:22:34.003-04:00First--I love how you decided to have a very, real...First--I love how you decided to have a very, real world, authentic theme for your blog! That is genius.<br /><br />Second--I agree. My husband and I talk about this so much. I love computers/technology advancements and wouldn't want those taken away from me. However, I am also very happy that my 2 year old only wants her "tablet" about 10 minutes in a day...only to do her puzzles. She does not care for shows and movies and I love that her little imagination keeps her fueled. I truly hope that continues!<br /><br />Third--I really wish that I had that much access to technology!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048799162968076212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-51614144881960931632015-03-08T19:05:21.983-04:002015-03-08T19:05:21.983-04:00It's an exciting time we live in with all of t...It's an exciting time we live in with all of these tools around us. It can be scary too. I guess, the key for me is balance. We have laptops and there are days when we use notebooks and books...no technology. Other days we are seeped in technology. I like that we have the choice. Thanks for your thoughts!!! Made me think! Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-21038125484394158622015-03-08T18:50:03.413-04:002015-03-08T18:50:03.413-04:00I understand totally. Even my own children did no...I understand totally. Even my own children did not grow up with what is available today. When I first started using technology in my teaching in the mid-90's, I had so much to teach. Most of my students didn't have home computers. They didn't even know what a mouse was (the tech kind, anyway.) Now my nephew is using Kahn Academy to learn computer programming and he's 10! I hope parents today find a balance. Kids need nature and now we have to organize nature for them. My comment is rambling, too. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.com