Week 3 Discussion

Prensky article:
Do you agree with Marc Prensky that computer games (such as The Monkey Wrench Conspiracy) can really help students learn? If so, can you think of a game that would apply to your specific subject matter (e.g. math, english, history)?


Bonk article:
Do you agree with Bonk that online educational courses have improved learning? (He says that they have emphasized "mentoring, coaching and guiding" the learner.) Do you think all students can benefit from online courses?

Do you see the global improvements in technology as flat (in the way that Friedman sees them) or as spiky (in the way that Florida sees them)? Does "open education" bridge the gap between these two viewpoints?

Discussion Questions

Digital Immigrant Article:

With the fast pace that technology is changing, how important and realistic is it to incorporate it into the classroom?

Do you agree that digital natives have a different way of thinking than digital immigrants? If so, does this mean that there should be a shift in the way students are taught? (i.e. focusing more on "future" content more than we currently do)

"Bonk" article:

If technology is such a great educational resource that can be used to engage learners and share information, what are some useful ways that we as teachers can incorporate it into our classroom?

Discussion Schedule

Welcome to the EDMD7210 Blog

Throughout this semester, we will discuss class readings via this blog. Below is the names of each week's discussion moderators.

• Week 3: Kate, Lauren
• Week 4: Kenneth, Leigh
• Week 5: Kelly, Lisa
• Week 6: Melissa Danielle, Holly
• Week 7: Cliff, Emily
• Week 8: Allison, Mark
• Week 9: Brittney, Cobi
• Week 10: Courtney, Abi
• Week 13: Laci, Katy

- Discussion moderators: Post 2-3 discussion questions by midnight Monday
- Others response to the questions by midnight Wednesday
- Moderators lead an in-class discussion for about on hour (possibly group discussion, technology activities and summary)