I disagree with the fact that this website talks about eductators been in the 21st century digital age now but still are doing things the old way and how they should start focussing and observing new modern ways of learning. I think many educators are up to date with technology and use new teaching methods as they generally find it more quick easy and successful rather than teaching in ways that maybe they learnt. Many of my tutors at uni encourage us to use the internet for research even though they aswell encourage us to use old fashion methods like using books from the library. Just because they are still using old methods of learning to teach doesn't mean they arn't taking into acount new ways of learning aswell.
I think although media and technology is changing all the time, the old traditions will always remain, just like the new traditions that we are creating now will still remain in years to come. Many students today may prefer the old ways of learning more so why should we not be educated this way aswell. Not everything has to be done by using technology I know sometimes i prefer reading through a book rather than searching on the internet for ages. So i think been educated with old and new teaching methods is important and the old methods should not be completely dismissed.
Sunday, 13 April 2008
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Helen,
I think that reads as a very balanced point of view in your first paragraph.
I'm sooooo glad to see you comment of 'sometimes I prefer reading a book' I think my 'HOORAH!' was heard all over the Uni. Good! I wish more students felt this way.
Yes, I agree with you that a comination of old and new is a good idea.
All the best
Emma
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