https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1 Comment on all 3. Please include your name. en-us 2020-06-15 11:50:19 UTC 2020-07-21 18:56:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png cmmccahan https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627457236 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.]]> 2020-06-15 14:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627457236 cmmccahan https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627464757 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.]]> 2020-06-15 14:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627464757 cmmccahan https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627466509 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.]]> 2020-06-15 14:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627466509 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627474241 2020-06-15 14:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627474241 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627475740 2020-06-15 14:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627475740 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627477325 Students will be relying on technology for almost everything in their lives. ]]> 2020-06-15 14:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627477325 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627518329 Karen EA]]> 2020-06-15 15:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627518329 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627521548 Karen EA]]> 2020-06-15 15:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627521548 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627522959 Karen EA]]> 2020-06-15 15:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627522959 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627553119 I believe that kids shouldn't be on their ipads and devices as much because it is taking away from creativity and play time.]]> 2020-06-15 15:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627553119 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627554898 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. 

]]> 2020-06-15 15:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627554898 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627557288 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. ]]> 2020-06-15 15:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627557288 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627586867 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.]]> 2020-06-15 15:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627586867 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627588372 This generation will make changes to how life will look because of how well they know how to use technology.]]> 2020-06-15 15:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627588372 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627590261 Education will need to keep evolving if we want to meet the students' needs moving forward.]]> 2020-06-15 15:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627590261 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627627654 Who will provide the technology for the next generation?]]> 2020-06-15 16:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627627654 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627628756 Their use of technology will change the way everyone in public schools present material to students.]]> 2020-06-15 16:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627628756 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627630556 We must be ready for the evolving classroom.....technology is no longer a nice thing to use in the classroom....it is a necessity.]]> 2020-06-15 16:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627630556 jberry70 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627715449 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?]]> 2020-06-15 17:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627715449 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627718987 There are benefits to being raised with screens.]]> 2020-06-15 17:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627718987 jberry70 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627729308 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.]]> 2020-06-15 17:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627729308 jberry70 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627738917 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.]]> 2020-06-15 17:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627738917 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627766254 Their formal education with continue beyond 18 years of age and they will live at home longer as a result.]]> 2020-06-15 17:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627766254 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627767399 Classrooms need to change because of how much the students are changing.]]> 2020-06-15 17:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627767399 abennett145 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627935868 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."]]> 2020-06-15 20:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627935868 abennett145 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627938549 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.]]> 2020-06-15 20:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627938549 abennett145 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627940395 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.]]> 2020-06-15 20:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627940395 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627974170 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...)]]> 2020-06-15 20:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627974170 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627976368 My thinking has changed to: how will I teach students of the current generation and how will be own children be taught. ]]> 2020-06-15 21:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627976368 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627978964 My thinking confirms that I will have to change my ways in order to be better suited to my students.]]> 2020-06-15 21:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/627978964 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628179262 I feel technology is playing a big part in education now. I feel kids still need to learn to socialize, work, and play together. ]]> 2020-06-16 01:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628179262 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628181966 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.]]> 2020-06-16 01:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628181966 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628183911 Technology is important now and the way we teach must involve technology to keep advancing. 

]]> 2020-06-16 01:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628183911 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628195341 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.]]> 2020-06-16 01:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628195341 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628204372 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 02:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628204372 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628214960 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 02:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628214960 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628315188 2020-06-16 04:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628315188 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628329030 Education will look different. What role will the teacher have?]]> 2020-06-16 05:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628329030 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628332117 The IPAD as the first baby sitter for this generation.  The delays in speech and other areas.

]]> 2020-06-16 05:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628332117 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628917273 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 13:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628917273 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628920615 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 13:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628920615 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628920853 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.

]]> 2020-06-16 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628920853 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628923806 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.]]> 2020-06-16 13:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628923806 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628924571 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 13:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628924571 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628929368 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.]]> 2020-06-16 13:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628929368 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628978338 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.]]> 2020-06-16 13:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628978338 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628989874 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 13:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628989874 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628994578 Talking to students about their beliefs and opinions confirmed my answers to the two previous questions. ]]> 2020-06-16 14:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/628994578 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629103112 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.

]]> 2020-06-16 15:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629103112 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629108592 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 15:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629108592 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629112968 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 15:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629112968 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629115587 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 15:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629115587 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629173718 How they truly have had technology since they were born. ]]> 2020-06-16 15:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629173718 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629175974 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.]]> 2020-06-16 15:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629175974 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629176263 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. 

]]> 2020-06-16 15:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629176263 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629181581 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?]]> 2020-06-16 15:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629181581 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629184864 Students will primarily rely on technology in every aspect of living. Interacting with others, learning, shopping, working, etc.]]> 2020-06-16 15:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629184864 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629214416 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.  

]]> 2020-06-16 16:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629214416 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629220576 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.]]> 2020-06-16 16:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629220576 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629220871 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.]]> 2020-06-16 16:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629220871 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629223414 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.]]> 2020-06-16 16:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629223414 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629226072 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.]]> 2020-06-16 16:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629226072 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629352961 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 17:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629352961 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629362948 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.]]> 2020-06-16 17:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629362948 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629369043 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.]]> 2020-06-16 18:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629369043 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629369137 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 18:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629369137 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629378463 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 18:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629378463 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629380837 I feel that social media can have such a negative impact on some. ]]> 2020-06-16 18:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629380837 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629397021 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. ]]> 2020-06-16 18:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629397021 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629527906 2020-06-16 20:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629527906 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629529382 2020-06-16 20:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629529382 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629530114 2020-06-16 20:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629530114 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629533249 2020-06-16 20:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/629533249 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630505031 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. 

]]> 2020-06-17 13:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630505031 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630505323 I was surprised to see that it is predicted that this generation will inhabit Mars.]]> 2020-06-17 13:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630505323 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630506479 Technology doesn't necessarily mean a bad thing for them. They will use technology to better themselves such as in exercise or creativity purposes. ]]> 2020-06-17 13:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630506479 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630507034 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.]]> 2020-06-17 13:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630507034 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630508831 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. ]]> 2020-06-17 13:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630508831 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630510083 I am not surprised to see that this generation will stay home longer and accrue more student loan debt, unfortunately.]]> 2020-06-17 13:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630510083 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630535167 2020-06-17 13:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630535167 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630539673 2020-06-17 13:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630539673 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630541680 2020-06-17 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630541680 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630543258 2020-06-17 13:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630543258 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630558199 I worry about imaginative play and creativity in our younger students and how that will affect them in years to come. ]]> 2020-06-17 13:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630558199 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630559447 There are certainly more ways to learn and find out information at an instant. Which I think has its ups and downs. ]]> 2020-06-17 13:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630559447 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630561136 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. ]]> 2020-06-17 13:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630561136 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630936140 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.]]> 2020-06-17 17:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630936140 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630939638 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.]]> 2020-06-17 17:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630939638 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630942272 2020-06-17 17:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630942272 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630942986 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.]]> 2020-06-17 17:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/630942986 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632238135 2020-06-18 14:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632238135 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632243435 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. ]]> 2020-06-18 14:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632243435 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632246153 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. ]]> 2020-06-18 14:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632246153 mseese1 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632287163 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.

]]> 2020-06-18 14:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632287163 mseese1 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632293316 I'm starting to see more of the benefits to all of the technology that this generation enjoys.]]> 2020-06-18 14:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632293316 mseese1 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632297858 They expect instant gratification, which is hard when you have a whole class of students. The video also confirmed their selfishness!]]> 2020-06-18 15:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632297858 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632618226 I had never heard them referred to as "Generation Glass"  and they will define the "normal" classroom as always being connected.

]]> 2020-06-18 18:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632618226 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632620103 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.



]]> 2020-06-18 18:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632620103 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632623941 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.

]]> 2020-06-18 18:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/632623941 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/633943300 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.]]> 2020-06-19 19:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/633943300 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/633948896 What changed my thinking was how the information on Tracy's power point stated that 7 yr old's do not see diversity unless it is absent. I thought that was interesting. Secondly, this generation is more willing to actively volunteer. I think this is awesome! ]]> 2020-06-19 19:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/633948896 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/633951306 A confirmation for me is that this generation having educational freedom, they will want to be creative and think critically about problems and solutions.]]> 2020-06-19 19:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/633951306 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634567832 The idea that Gen Alpha will use "glass" instead of paper as a tactile mode of learning is very hard for me. Also, reading 25% of text! That explains a lot to me about recent reading instruction and PACC challenges for our students.]]> 2020-06-20 19:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634567832 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634568763 Realizing that Gen Alpha's intake of information is so different changed my expectation for their processing structures for reading. I feel like I need to be re-trained to teach again.

]]> 2020-06-20 19:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634568763 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634569447 Most Gen Alpha's are receptive to trying something new as long as it's exciting. Sure, they've had screen time, but the idea that their connection to information has always been screens helps me understand why they learn better in small exciting periods of time. 

]]> 2020-06-20 19:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634569447 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634576196 We are never sure exactly what the future holds. Things are changing all the time and there is always the possibility of the next big event.]]> 2020-06-20 19:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634576196 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634576928 Technology is so rapidly evolving it is hard to envision how things may change and at what rate.]]> 2020-06-20 19:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634576928 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634577494 When you stop and think, it is amazing how dependent this generation will be on technology and screens. The transition from the Apple 2 E compared to what kids have today is truly astonishing. ]]> 2020-06-20 19:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634577494 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634577738 Watching my children and how quickly they have access to the latest news among friends, world events, etc. makes me realize their reliance on technology. ]]> 2020-06-20 19:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634577738 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634578772 The depth at which A.I. is already being used. A major change is occurring before our eyes, without sometimes even realizing it. ]]> 2020-06-20 19:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634578772 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634578910 I have first hand seen my children's dependency on technology so I can only believe that this will continue with the next generation.]]> 2020-06-20 19:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634578910 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634714285 How to make things interesting, since I am not a thing that can be paused, fast-forwarded or backed up.]]> 2020-06-21 02:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634714285 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634714742 I am from the in-between generation that grew up without technology, but gets it now and relies on it.]]> 2020-06-21 02:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634714742 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634715074 I see first hand in my own home how kids are so technology dependent and are bored without it.]]> 2020-06-21 02:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/634715074 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/635304144 2020-06-21 20:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/635304144 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/635304691 2020-06-21 20:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/635304691 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/635305270 2020-06-21 20:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/635305270 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637385765 The babysitter of this next generation has been technology.]]> 2020-06-23 12:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637385765 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637388533 This next generation may have more of a free-lance approach to using their skills in the job market.]]> 2020-06-23 12:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637388533 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637392067 The next generation of learners have taken more control over their learning. They have always had the opportunity to make choices.]]> 2020-06-23 12:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637392067 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637841282 2020-06-23 18:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637841282 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637841783 2020-06-23 18:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637841783 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637842382 2020-06-23 18:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/637842382 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/638962104 I agree with Chris, we often look down on this generation for being so reliant on technology.]]> 2020-06-24 16:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/638962104 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/638964026 That this generation will make better use of the technology and advance it beyond what we could even imagine. ]]> 2020-06-24 16:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/638964026 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/638967797 That this generation will be more formally educated with all the resources available to them. ]]> 2020-06-24 16:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/638967797 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639002817 I think with all the technology involved they will still need to acquire people skills through socialization and interaction with others. 

]]> 2020-06-24 16:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639002817 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639004579 I believe this generation is so comfortable around technology that they will be more advanced than we could ever imagine.]]> 2020-06-24 16:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639004579 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639007941 It confirms my thoughts that this generation will be more educated and more technology oriented than we could imagine. They will communicate in a whole different way. ]]> 2020-06-24 17:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639007941 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639493628 The next generation will be learning differently due to the changes and updates in technology.]]> 2020-06-25 03:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639493628 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639494947 I thought that with all of these changes and updates with technology that they would have difficulty connecting to others. It seems as though they will still make connections, but it will be in different ways using the new technology. ]]> 2020-06-25 03:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639494947 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639496439 They will always be able to find answers quickly. They expect everything instantly. ]]> 2020-06-25 03:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/639496439 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640046519 That learning will be more life long and that they will start off in higher debt. ]]> 2020-06-25 14:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640046519 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640047467 That our students are "screenagers". They rely on the use of screens for everything.]]> 2020-06-25 14:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640047467 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640048138 That this generation is one of instant gratification. If they cant get a result or do it now, most feel that it is not worth the effort.]]> 2020-06-25 14:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640048138 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640571920 Shannon Smitley

]]> 2020-06-26 00:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640571920 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640575046 Shannon Smitley]]> 2020-06-26 00:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640575046 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640576699 Shannon Smitley]]> 2020-06-26 00:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/640576699 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641231278 Carrie H.]]> 2020-06-26 17:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641231278 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641232646 Carrie H.]]> 2020-06-26 17:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641232646 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641233021 Carrie H.]]> 2020-06-26 17:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641233021 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641275789 Jess M.]]> 2020-06-26 18:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641275789 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641276986 Jess M.]]> 2020-06-26 18:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641276986 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641277688 Jess M.]]> 2020-06-26 18:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641277688 amcclanahan2 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641445325 The Generation Alpha students will have little interaction with paper and pencil activities because they will rely on technology (glass-screens)... and they will be wealthiest and longest-living! ]]> 2020-06-26 23:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641445325 amcclanahan2 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641447806 Technology is always changing! I have to wrap my brain around that as I work with kids who are completely okay with all of these advancements and will need to rely on it to become successful adults.]]> 2020-06-26 23:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641447806 amcclanahan2 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641449093 These kids are used to receiving texts, messages, search results, answers, etc. INSTANTLY! As teachers, we need to be ready to change our entire classroom and instructional approaches to meet the technological needs of our students.]]> 2020-06-26 23:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641449093 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641725089 What challenged my thinking about the next generation is what instructional styles will enforce the concepts and materials and what instructional styles won''t]]> 2020-06-27 15:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641725089 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641725687 How big technology is in the lives of the students today. Technology will take over the classroom.]]> 2020-06-27 15:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641725687 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641725974 What confirmed my thoughts is how much a student is changing and we as teachers have to keep up with the changes]]> 2020-06-27 15:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641725974 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641823903 The way that students communicate and learn challenges my thinking about the next generation.]]> 2020-06-27 20:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641823903 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641824271 The next generation is brilliant when it comes to using technology to achieve a goal, find an answer or solve a problem.]]> 2020-06-27 20:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641824271 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641824774 At-home learning has confirmed my thinking about the next generation.]]> 2020-06-27 20:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/641824774 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642299583 I think what challenged my thinking is the positive light that was shined on technology use. I usually look at this generation as being technology dependent and not being as creative or hardworking as older generations, but they made argument for many positive aspects to having technology at such a young age.]]> 2020-06-28 18:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642299583 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642300309 I think that I began this section assuming that technology use is somewhat of a disadvantage because students will never experience education like we did in the past. Technology not seems to be a supplement to learning and does not replace critical thinking and hard work.]]> 2020-06-28 18:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642300309 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642301644 It reminded me that technology will continue to change and the more we can utilize it the more students will be engaged in our lessons. Also, with the future uncertain technology will be a guaranteed way to interact and provide quality education to our students even if it is out of the classroom.]]> 2020-06-28 18:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642301644 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642469214 Being so technology based makes them less creative and hard working. Somewhat lazy.]]> 2020-06-29 00:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642469214 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642469683 There are a lot of good technology based programs out there for them to be educated through. Times they are changing so fast.]]> 2020-06-29 00:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642469683 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642470652 I just worry that they aren't going to be a responsible generation. ]]> 2020-06-29 00:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642470652 nmakowiecki https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642989384 This generation will do great things with technology, however I worry that their lack of social skills will hinder their successes.  

]]> 2020-06-29 13:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642989384 nmakowiecki https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642992320 I am glad to see this group will be more culturally diverse. ]]> 2020-06-29 14:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642992320 nmakowiecki https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642995544 Education needs to continue to rapidly evolve to meet the needs of this generation.

]]> 2020-06-29 14:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/642995544 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643164568 A lot of people feel they won't be as productive due to their dependence on technology. ]]> 2020-06-29 17:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643164568 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643165884 Technology is used for so many things and can be used to advance our way of living. ]]> 2020-06-29 17:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643165884 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643166421 Through technology there has been increased jobs and more advancement with medicine. ]]> 2020-06-29 17:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643166421 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643415910 They will be too dependent on technology and miss out on in-person interactions. ]]> 2020-06-29 23:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643415910 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643416479 They will still be able to be creative but through different methods than what we are used to. ]]> 2020-06-29 23:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643416479 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643416993 Life long learning will be essential in their technology driven lives.]]> 2020-06-29 23:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/643416993 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/644129887 I think the next generation will be too dependent on technology.]]> 2020-06-30 16:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/644129887 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/644136057 The next generation is very good with technology. They will always be able to find quick solutions to problems.]]> 2020-06-30 16:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/644136057 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/644145647 They have proven doing on line learning that they can solve problems quickly.]]> 2020-06-30 16:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/644145647 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/649253823 I think my own personal upbringing made my view on this slightly biased, but since we are working with youth, we must remember to remain open to new thoughts and opinions.]]> 2020-07-07 14:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/649253823 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/649254949 I think our youth are getting more involved in society because they have such strong emotions and support on different movements and some of their actions have created wonderful things.]]> 2020-07-07 14:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/649254949 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/649256228 I have several younger cousins who support different movements than myself and the older generations in our family and hearing their thought process on the topics has been very interesting.]]> 2020-07-07 14:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/649256228 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/658642084 I grew up before the personal computer and cell (smart) phone. Our students now are born into a time of much computer usage and constant cell phone usage. This challenges me to learn to use the technology fluently too.]]> 2020-07-20 19:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/658642084 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/658648872 Our students today use technology extensively for communicating, entertainment, exploring, and education. ]]> 2020-07-20 20:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/658648872 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/658651776 Our students through technology keep up to date with local, national and world events. They now have avenues to even share feelings, opinions, and problem solving ideas in regards of social/ political events of our world.]]> 2020-07-20 20:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/658651776 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/659460997 I am not so sure that what was shown applies to my students. Yes, they do use the technology, but in many ways my students are not comfortable using the technology to do tasks that I ask them to do. Change comes slow to Bedford County.]]> 2020-07-21 18:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/659460997 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/659463235 I don't think anything that I saw really changed the way that I think about this next generation.  As a teacher who works with students every day, you see and adapt to things on a continual basis.  It is only when you step back do you realize how things have changed.  This is similar to the phenomenon of a parent who doesn't realize that their children are growing vs. grandparents who see the children less frequently and can see that the child has grown 2 inches since the last time that they saw them.

]]> 2020-07-21 18:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/659463235 https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/659467492 Yes, students are increasingly dependent on pictures and video for information. However, many brain studies are coming out showing that note-taking, problem solving, etc. are better done via pencil and paper. I think that this hurts our students. Technology can be a fantastic tool, but to effectively use this tool, students need underlying skills. Increasingly, they are not developing these underlying skills.]]> 2020-07-21 18:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/sa8rl2fi11hej6m1/wish/659467492