Using technology in the classroom (if done well), is an excellent tool and way to challenge the students. It allows them to be creative, while simultaneously learning life skills. For example, my students are currently creating a complete 2 day itinerary to Paris. Everything must be included - even methods of transportation and costs of the trip. One group was unsure as to how far their chosen hotel was from their desired tourist points. So what did they do? They emailed the concierge at the hotel to see if they would respond with actual information - Taking the project one step farther. Those of the Net Generation are problem solvers. The world exists as a puzzle and they must attempt to solve it. Fascinating.
I hope they carry these skills onward.
PS. The hotel emailed them back. They were so excited that they could use "real" information in their project.
Thanks for all your enthusiasm and participation both in the class and outside of the class with your own students. You took the concepts presented and applied them to the "real world" and it was amazing to watch.
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