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theories of intellect… while the idea of intelligence has been around for some time, emergent view of intelligence have abounded in the past few years. p. 37

some findings on the functioning of the brain suggests that learning involves the entire physiology, real or simulated experiences that tap into the may ways of learning seem to be more brain-friendly. p. 71

wait time study results- student behavior

the length of students’ responses increased… the frequencies of students’ questions raised increased… p. 97

teaching of the skills of thinking… this section discussed problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, communication skills, research skills, word-processing skills… p. 136

active learning is an integral part of the constructivist theory. active learning facilitates that mental processing and creation and strengthening of the neural pathways, and constructivism holds the long-term learning.  p. 160

all learning is for transfer.  the goal of all learning is to make information portable, so the learning travels with the learner to new locations.  p. 217

 i really related this section to the class “creating the learner centered classroom.” beth really helped us learn how to incorporate the intelligences to help all students learn and feel successful.

we talked about this in problem based learning. bonnie helped us see the need to make the problem something the students felt they needed and wanted to solve.

i remember hearing about this study.  because teachers are often pressed for time, i think we often pick the first hand we see. i know i need to remember to wait for my students to think.  i really like the “think, pair, share” approach for this as well.

i believe that we can teach children all of the information that the state believes we should teach them, however it will mostly be lost if they don’t develop these skills along with them.

constructivist learning is active. students will do better when they work together and are active in the learning process.

in the elementary grades it is so important to establish the connections so that students understand that what they are learning they will use in other situations.

as we discussed in tled 436 it is important for teachers to raise awareness of best practices in education so it will result in the professional growth of the teacher.  this includes: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of students, selecting instructional goals, demonstrating knowledge of resources, designing coherent instruction, and assessing student learning.

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golbally, most children of the new generation are not growing up digital. in fact, many of them will not grow up at all…more than half of the 1.2 billion children in the world aged six to eleven have never placed a phone call.  p. 12

the net genertion now represents 30% of the population, compared to the boomers’ 29% p. 15

t.v. is controlled by adults. kids are passive observers. in contrast, children control much of their world on the net. p. 25

the generation lap… more of a peer dynamic within families can be created and if well managed by the parents can create a more open, consensual, and effective family unit. p. 37

on the internet, a system of tacit codes populary known as netiquette has evolved. p. 66

multiple selves… what are the implications of a child being able to construct multiple fronts and thereby create multiple selves? p. 96

calebs story- two weeks without the computer. p. 117

learning in a knowledge based economy… will cause a rethinking of the nature of education- both in content and delivery.  p. 127

every internet exchange leaves an electronic trail, which has negative implications for privacy issues but postitive ones for catching the perpetrator of the crime. p. 182

the line between advertising and content is further blurred, not just by ads creeping into the content but by content creeping into ads.  p. 199

from lemonade stand to web page design shop p. 219

cybersmart families p. 240

creating a meaningful model for corporate involvement. often corporate donations are given to schools or community groups without the needs of the recipient being the uppermost concern.  p. 274

wow. this really made me realize that even in districts that don’t see to have most of the advantages they still are so much farther along.  this reminded me of the digital divide we discussed in class.

i didn’t realize that n-gens were a larger population!

this really does make the computer a important piece of technology. we need to teach children how to take control, not let others control things for them

i think so much responsibility needs to be placed on the parents. i am surprised to hear how many students don’t have their computer in an open place where everyone can see it!

i believe that all children need manners- even if they can’t see the person they are talking to, they need to learn how to effectively communicate.

this is an important question. as a moderator of a message board, i know how crazy it can be when a skater decides to be different people to cause arguments among others. and, since no one knows them, there are no consequences.

i thought this was an interesting part of the book. i know that even when i go away for a weekend, i feel as if i have lost so much time with my computer friends. an it made me realize how much i have come to use the computer for information- such as maps.

this made me think of how many teachers are learning along with the students. i also wanted to comment on the story of ryan on p. 128 in which ryan learns to read by using the computer. i know children who teach themselves and have very little interaction with the computer!

again, thinking of the site i help moderate, it is a great when the administrators can look up an ip address and ban a user who isn’t following the rules.

i get so frustrated when i can’t get to the information i want because of the pop up ads. i never look at them, but i understand that advertising in big business and needs to be done.

i really disagreed with the section of the book. i truly believe that kids need play, and this type of play will not completely be replaced by the computer.

parents need to set limits in all areas of life, not just the computer. however, a cybersmart family show be aware of how to use blocking software. also, they need to be aware of clicking email links for people they don’t know.

my classroom received a donation of a scanner and printer. neither worked, and it would have cost me a lot of money to fix. it was disappointing for my students and myself.

this whole section was interesting to me. from the classroom, i see even more of a need to establish good character education programs and strong principals so we can help them face the future.