To relate to the digital world means that, without being aware of it, I have had an attitude that is related to the theory of Prensky (2001). This course has expanded my views by exposing me to the theory of visitors and residents (White, Le Cornu, 2011).
Just because children grow up in a digital society, they do not become experts in different programs.
When teaching students, do not overestimate what knowlege they bring with them to the classroom. As with other skills that are subject-related, you may need to make a knowledge control so that you know where your teaching is going to take of from. This is highly relevant today in Sweden where we are about to start teaching programming on a very basic level in school. We can not assume that the kids know how to use the computer only based on the fact that they have played a few games.
References:
Prensky M. 2001, Digital natives digital immigrants. On the Horizon NCB University Press
White D.S., Le Cornu A. 2011, Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement. First Monday, 16(9)
Dear Ewa-Charlotte, your blog is such a nice overview of the course content and your personal reflections! I love how you presented all topics and your experiences, and it resembles a lot like what I've experienced over the past couple of weeks (only I'm not so good in presenting this is such an organized way!). We'll keep in touch via PBL1! Yeay! Thank you for bringing the joy and fun in our group!
SvaraRaderaThanks Hilde! Lots of hugs for you.
Radera