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I feel we generally look down upon a increased reliance on technology, but the video showed many ways that this generation will benefit from it.

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That they will have increased communication with individuals as well as AI. I had thought that technology could lead them to not having as many human interactions, but it does not seem so.

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That this will stay at home longer than other generations. This is due to increased education which leads to them entering the workplace later in life, but also because they will changed careers more often. That will make it difficult to own a home and start a family.

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I think that students will no longer learn by writing and reading.  

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I think that students will no longer learn by writing and reading.  

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There are ways to communicate better with current technology. 

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There are ways to communicate better with current technology. 

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Students will be relying on technology for almost everything in their lives.

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Yes I believe that technology is taking over and I'm a firm believer that it shouldn't rule your life.  Kids still need old fashioned skills and playing.  I'm sad that this will not be the case anymore.  They won't know the same things I did.

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Yes I believe that technology is taking over and I'm a firm believer that it shouldn't rule your life.  Kids still need old fashioned skills and playing.  I'm sad that this will not be the case anymore.  They won't know the same things I did.

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Agreed, communication will be better for them.

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Agreed, communication will be better for them.

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The will be dependent and possibly mildly addicted to using technology for everything.  Again, going back to what I said earlier, they will become lazy and unknowing of old fashioned ways and won't be able to actually do things for them self.  They will need technology or a robot of some kind.

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The will be dependent and possibly mildly addicted to using technology for everything.  Again, going back to what I said earlier, they will become lazy and unknowing of old fashioned ways and won't be able to actually do things for them self.  They will need technology or a robot of some kind.

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I believe that kids shouldn't be on their ipads and devices as much because it is taking away from creativity and play time.

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I didn't look at it in the sense that they are still being creative just in different ways and that they can also use the technology to help them stay active and exercise.

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It confirmed that technology is not going anywhere and we need to learn how to incorporate it properly and in a way that is beneficial to the kids.

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Technology can be a good and a bad thing at the same time. I think that students will need to learn balance moving forward into adulthood.

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This generation will make changes to how life will look because of how well they know how to use technology.

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Education will need to keep evolving if we want to meet the students' needs moving forward.

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Who will provide the technology for the next generation?

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Their use of technology will change the way everyone in public schools present material to students.

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We must be ready for the evolving classroom.....technology is no longer a nice thing to use in the classroom....it is a necessity.

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How will imaginative play and authentic creativity blossom in children of the next gen? How will "in person" social interaction and cooperation improve relationships, teaching patience and balance needed to co-exist in society... IF in fact the main communication tools are glass screens?

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There are benefits to being raised with screens.

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The next gen will use innovative  ways of instant communication and new technologies to build a more robust and advanced society, and provide further exploration of the depth of our world and galaxy. AI will become a part of the next gen's daily life, assisting in constant progressive advancements.

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Advanced forms of technology/robotics will become the core of instructional education, rather than technology being a tool in the instructional belt of a classroom teacher.

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Their formal education with continue beyond 18 years of age and they will live at home longer as a result.

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Classrooms need to change because of how much the students are changing.

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My thinking was confirmed in that Gen Alpha experiences delays in other areas (e.g. social, speech, etc.) as a result of their "first babysitters being iPads."

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This generation will have jobs that are not even created yet, and apparently will be the wealthiest, per the articles. I need to get out of my own head about the benefits to traditional learning and take a leap at times...because it is what I know and was raised with, it feels appropriate or perhaps most comfortable for me.

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Definitely the communication is a change/surprise...I have always thought that kids/adults who are used to a device in their hand (as opposed to face-to-face connection) that they would actually be LACKING in the area of communication.

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I think the next generation will be so involved with technology, that some children will be missing out (in my opinion) on typical "kid" things (ie: drawing with chalk, playing "make believe",etc...)

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My thinking has changed to: how will I teach students of the current generation and how will be own children be taught.

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My thinking confirms that I will have to change my ways in order to be better suited to my students.

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I feel technology is playing a big part in education now. I feel kids still need to learn to socialize, work, and play together.

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Communication will be easy for them with technology and they will use it well in life. I need to consider how I will teach the current generation in their learning.

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Technology is important now and the way we teach must involve technology to keep advancing.

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I think the next generation will need to learn to interact with people. The increased technology has changed the way they socialize and communicate with one another. They need experiences beyond technology.

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I am surprised to find that this generation will be the most culturally diverse generation. But, when you consider all of the connections through technology and the global connections along with cultural diversity, the next generation will have many influences in their education.

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The next generation is definitely living in a high tech world that requires instant access to the most advanced technology. They are staying at home longer and have accumulated much higher debt from educational expenses.

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Susan                                       The role of technology will be evident in everything they do.  Social relationships will look different.

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Susan                                       The role of technology will be evident in everything they do.  Social relationships will look different.

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Education will look different. What role will the teacher have?

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The IPAD as the first baby sitter for this generation.  The delays in speech and other areas.

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My son is part of the Alpha generation. According to census data, the Alpha generation is going to be the most diverse generation yet. That means our classrooms will become more diverse, requiring new strategies to reach all learners.

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We will be continuing to evolve as technology continues to grow.  We need to learn more of how to harness it and use it properly in the classroom to get the most out of it.

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I feel like from generation to generation, it is almost automatic that we "look down" on the generation that proceeds us, often stemming from pride and jealousy. Knowing that my son Oliver is part of the new generation changes my thinking and view of that generation because I would never look down on him.

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The fact that this generation will not know what it is like to not have technology. They have to do things so much different and their social interactions will be much different than those I grew up with.

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Technology is changing faster and faster with each year and the generations are changing, between their diversity, abilities, and mentalities, at the same exponential rate.

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The fact that this generation will be spending more time being educated. They will be a generation that will have a greater debt and families will start later to allow for time to prepare for occupations.

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I had the belief that kids crave technology.  As I increased my use of it in my classroom, I realized that this generation loves technology, but also can get sick of it as well.  I have had multiple students thank me for utilizing traditional teaching methods because they are sick of Google Classroom and the flipped classroom.  This shows me that implementing technology into the classroom is essential, but just like anything else, too much of a good thing can turn bad if it is abused.  As a result, I believe that it is important for me to find a balance of old and new.  This keeps things from becoming stagnant in the classroom and helps with student engagement.

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I do surveys with my students often. Some of those surveys have dealt with my use of technology in the classroom and their thoughts on it. Based off of these results, I came to the conclusion that overusing technology in the classroom can have the same negative effects as not using it at all.

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Talking to students about their beliefs and opinions confirmed my answers to the two previous questions.

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Technology is not only here to stay, it is constantly changing and evolving.  We need to use it meaningfully in the classroom.  We will also need to help parents with the and the technology in the younger grades. We now need to teach the basics AND the use of technology.

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Students in the coming generation are far more dependent on technology then generations past. This relationship with technology is the both generation's strength and its weakness.

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These students are not mindlessly connecting to the internet. They are explorers of digital technology. They like information and expect quick access to the information they need.

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I am excited to have a more divers group of students in my classroom. I look forward to adapting my instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

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How they truly have had technology since they were born.

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They are going to be a group that challenges the way things are done using technology. They will really specialize in things that interest them or things that they are good at.

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I worry about their lack of creativity since they rely so heavily on the internet for ideas. I also worry about their reading and writing abilities.

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Communication and learning. How will students learn in the next 10-20 years? Will technology replace traditional teachers? How will students get that 1:1 interaction without a screen separating them? How will they receive hands-on learning?

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Students will primarily rely on technology in every aspect of living. Interacting with others, learning, shopping, working, etc.

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I worry about their face to face social interaction and play.  I feel as though they don't know how to be bored or to handle those feelings.  Everything is instant with their generation.

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I feel like it is easy to look down on and judge the generations that have followed our own. However, I now think twice about it. I don't like when people generalize my own generation and I don't really want people doing that to my daughter and her peers either. I have mixed feelings. I believe all of the technology that they have will benefit them and our society, as long as it is utilized appropriately.

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I worry about our students constantly being stuck inside. It is so rare that I will go for a drive and see children outside playing, which is so disheartening to me. I grew up being outside until the sun went down and I feel that these children are really missing out on the benefits.

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The next generation is so technology savy that I often learn new things from them. This is one major positive to our world becoming dependent on the online world.

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As I stated in the previous post, there are benefits to technology but I also fear that children will not be able to work or live without that resource.

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As I think about the next generation I worry about what the effects of so much technology will be. I already feel that students come to school with fewer social skills because they are not playing as many traditional games or sharing with a sibling.

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Comparing one generation to another is something that has been going on for years. We have heard our parents and grandparents talk about why things were so much better when they were young, and if I am honest, I admit that I have said similar things to my own children. The bottom line is that every generation has produced some truly remarkable individuals and wonderful innovations. Each generation has also been credited with its share of disasters and debacles. I think the next generation will do the same. There will be great things that will come from them, as well as some not so great things.

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I think this generation will work at jobs that haven't even been dreamed of yet. I also think that they will challenge the way we have historically done things. I believe that technology will continue to be a driving force for them.

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I felt guilty about some of my views after watching the video. Two out of three of my own children are Generation Alpha. While I spend a lot of time encouraging them to get off technology, I now understand that this is the way of the world now.

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I really thought this generation would be a bunch of social hermit crabs. As it turns out, they are quite social. It just looks different from what my ideas would be.

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I feel that social media can have such a negative impact on some.

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The idea for me that was confirmed was that Generation Alpha's will change jobs frequently. I have noticed this already. When things get tough, they tend to give up. When I was growing up the saying was "When things get tough, the tough get going!" On a more positive note, I do think that jobs will be created and transformed in a way that we never thought possible. This generation will have opportunities like no other. It is exciting to see what their future will hold.

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I feel we have to totally rethink everything because how we learned when we were in school is not how we teach.  We are teaching different things in different ways and the students seem to have a whole lot easier time than we do at learning all of these things!

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I feel we have to totally rethink everything because how we learned when we were in school is not how we teach.  We are teaching different things in different ways and the students seem to have a whole lot easier time than we do at learning all of these things!

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I feel we have to totally rethink everything because how we learned when we were in school is not how we teach.  We are teaching different things in different ways and the students seem to have a whole lot easier time than we do at learning all of these things!

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I feel we have to totally rethink everything because how we learned when we were in school is not how we teach.  We are teaching different things in different ways and the students seem to have a whole lot easier time than we do at learning all of these things!

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Having my own children growing up now, I see how they are able to use their technology as more of a social tool and educational tool.  I think if this pandemic would've happened when we were in school, it would've been even worse because we would have had to try to call all of our friends on the landline and all...my own kids can just video chat or message or snapchat kids at any time and it takes them two minutes.  I sometimes think of all of this change as happening so fast that it's a negative thing for people who are trying to "keep up with the times", but for our kids, it's very much a positive thing!

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Having my own children growing up now, I see how they are able to use their technology as more of a social tool and educational tool.  I think if this pandemic would've happened when we were in school, it would've been even worse because we would have had to try to call all of our friends on the landline and all...my own kids can just video chat or message or snapchat kids at any time and it takes them two minutes.  I sometimes think of all of this change as happening so fast that it's a negative thing for people who are trying to "keep up with the times", but for our kids, it's very much a positive thing!

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I think we have to be careful that kids don't rely solely on technology for learning and social interaction.  While they are able to do a lot of things with technology, one of the biggest factors of life is being able to work, play, cooperate, and do things with other people, and that's something technology cannot teach you.

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I think we have to be careful that kids don't rely solely on technology for learning and social interaction.  While they are able to do a lot of things with technology, one of the biggest factors of life is being able to work, play, cooperate, and do things with other people, and that's something technology cannot teach you.

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The way we have taught students over the last hundred years is drastically changing, and these students will not learn the way that we learned.

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I was surprised to see that it is predicted that this generation will inhabit Mars.

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Technology doesn't necessarily mean a bad thing for them. They will use technology to better themselves such as in exercise or creativity purposes.

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I often think of the massive use of technology as a negative thing, but it is encouraging to see the ways that technology will prove useful and integral to the success of this generation.

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I think we need to make sure that we (parents and teachers) make sure that we balance the technology in their lives. Although they are benefits to the technology in their lives, we must also show them the "ways" of learning before.

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I am not surprised to see that this generation will stay home longer and accrue more student loan debt, unfortunately.

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The part of the the I Pads being their first babysitters really struck home with me. These kids have had technology from such a young age.  

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The part of the the I Pads being their first babysitters really struck home with me. These kids have had technology from such a young age.  

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These students know how to communicate with one another in a completely different way than my generation was able to do.  It is both good and bad I believe. 

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These students know how to communicate with one another in a completely different way than my generation was able to do.  It is both good and bad I believe. 

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That they will stay home longer and have more issues including starting careers later and more debt.  

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That they will stay home longer and have more issues including starting careers later and more debt.  

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I worry about imaginative play and creativity in our younger students and how that will affect them in years to come.

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There are certainly more ways to learn and find out information at an instant. Which I think has its ups and downs.

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For the most part, I know the next generation is 100% emerged in tech. When I was growing up many of today's tech tools were only dreamed of or we saw in movies and cartoons. I also think the landscape of tomorrow is going to be completely different then we have today.

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I am often guilty of being negative when ipads are "used as babysitters" as one of the articles discussed. But one study pointed out that there were advantages such as increased fine motor skills.

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Reading that this group will be the most diverse generation ever gives me hope that we will just view each other as people and not have to see things that are in the news right now.

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This generation wants immediate information and will research to find it. This confirms that I need to continue to change and adapt my instruction with the times and my students.

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Jess GroveI think that they will no longer grow up in the same ways that we did...writing with paper/pencil and learning the same way.  They will rely only on technology to get by. I wonder if this will really be good for the next generation.

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Jess GroveI think that they will no longer grow up in the same ways that we did...writing with paper/pencil and learning the same way.  They will rely only on technology to get by. I wonder if this will really be good for the next generation.

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Even though they are going to be using all of the technology (AI) they will still be interacting with humans as well. It may be a very different world from what we know it, but beneficial to them.

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This generation will be living at home longer with their parents, staying longer in education, starting careers later in life and changing jobs more often. This will certainly be different from how we have grown up and I wonder if they will live longer lives because they won't be starting families as quickly as we have in the past.

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This generation prefers active learning, project based learning, and choices.  I have to figure out how to be more student centered and less teacher centered.

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I'm starting to see more of the benefits to all of the technology that this generation enjoys.

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They expect instant gratification, which is hard when you have a whole class of students. The video also confirmed their selfishness!

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I had never heard them referred to as "Generation Glass"  and they will define the "normal" classroom as always being connected.

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Technology is always referred to as a tool, but it seems it is more than just a tool to this generation, it is just a part of their lives.

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Technology is going to impact them in multiple ways; when they get a job, how long they stay at home living, when they get married, etc.  It is just a part of their life.

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Something I thought about is how this generation limited use of paper and pencil because everything is touch screen-glass exposure. Also, that Reading teachers are reading books as a group in class and not expecting students to read outside of class on their own.