Sunday, February 3, 2008

Utilization of Computers in the Classroom Class 2 "The Millenials"

Follow the links below to review Bloom's Taxonomy and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.

Review of Bloom's Taxonomy

If the first link doesn't work try this one: Bloom

Review of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

How does what we know from Bloom and Gardner impact the way we integrate technology? In what ways can we best utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience? Respond on our Blackboard Discussion Board in the appropriate forum.

The Millenial Generation - How are they different?

Watch the videos below and use this Generations List to address the following questions:

Paragraph 1: Discuss how this Millenial Generation (Y/Z) differs from Gen X and the Baby Boomers, elaborating on your generation.

Paragraph 2: What strikes you about this younger generation in the workplace? Do you think that these videos provide an accurate portrayal? Why or why not?

Paragraph 3: How do you think this generation is improving the current workplace? How are they impacting the workplace negatively?

Paragraph 4: What did you think of Zappos' strategy for adapting to this new generation in the workforce? How do you think the workplace in general will adapt to this generation of workers? In what way does the US public education system need to adapt to address this generation's (an the next's) characteristics?

Getting to know the Millenials Video:
A project my friends and I made for a history class. It talks about this generation, the Millenials, and covers important events, popular media, and thoughts for the future. Leave comments! Made by Rich, Ian, and Peter.





How does this Millenail Generation affect the workplace?


Millenials in the Work Place Part I




Millenials in the Work Place Part II


Generation Next Project - A clip about generational differences in the work place from the PBS documentary "Generation Next." Interviews with current employees of Muse advertising firm.



National & State Standards:

To prepare for tonight's class you should have read up to page 38 from: Towards a New Golden Age in American Education

Page 4 states, "Clearly, we must innovate for our country to succeed in this time of rapidly increasing global competition. This innovation is occurring. We see dramatic changes taking place in the educational landscape – a new excitement in the vast possibilities of the digital age for changing how we learn, how we teach, and how the various segments of our educational system fi t together – a ferment for reform that is bringing changes undreamt of even fi ve years ago and unparalleled in our nation’s history.With one notable exception, No Child Left Behind, these changes are being driven by forces in the fi eld. They are being driven by the new realities of the digital marketplace, the rapid development of “virtual” schools, and the enthusiasm of an amazing generation of students weaned on the marvels of technology who are literally forcing our schools to adapt and change in ways never before imagined. As one high schooler put it, “we have technology in our blood.”"

This document was published in 2004. How far do you think we've come in three years? Do you think we will meet the goals that Susan Patrick and our National Dept of Ed Tech set forth? What challenges are we still facing? Of these issues, and the ones mentioned in your reading, which ones do you think are are at the core of the problem? How can we make the shift and overcome these core problems in our education? How can we truly revolutionize teaching and learning? Respond via Blackboard.

Your Reading for next week is
Toward a New Golden Age in American Education - National Education Technology Plan Pages 39-59

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