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Summary of Reading Attributes of Digital Learners By Ian Jukes

This reading emphasizes what makes today’s students (and kids in general) different from the children of yesterday. Most obvious, is that today’s students are digital learners.

Key Points of the article Reflection I found this article a bit repetitive. Although it contained some new information, we have already discussed the differences between traditional teaching and digital learners.
 * Students are different physically and neurologically
 * The digital generation have developed “hyperlinked minds”
 * The digital learner, reads and absorbs information differently; they are wired differently
 * Students aren’t turkeys; we shouldn’t overstuff them with information
 * Teachers need to be aware of how digital learners learn and take in information AND teachers need to adjust their teaching style to help these students learn

The professional portfolio goes digital In class we discussed what a candidate can do in order to move their portfolio onto digital format.
 * Documents can be scanned in
 * Candidates can burn their information onto CD, DVD or place it on a new memory key (a more generous option)

Although not all principals may be comfortable with technology, just offering a digital portfolio will make you stand out. At the very least, it will show that you’re comfortable with technology.

Discussion of Prior Readings
 * Many teachers still do not feel comfortable incorporating technology into their classrooms
 * In teacher’s college, the technology in the classroom course is optional!
 * How do we get the parents on board? Or are most parents supportive of technology
 * Students need to sign agreement contract to ensure that their use of technology can be monitored and consequences of misuse can be justified

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Presentations Today we presented our multimedia presentations. I think everyone did very well demonstrating not only the use of technology, but also what we’ve learned.