Fisher ande Gonzalez hit the nail on the head in their article, 2.o Learning In A 1.o Classroom.
If we as teachers are to prepare our students for their futures, we have have to shift our teaching paradigm from having students regurgitating facts to actually using the information they have synthesized. To do this, we must utilize the technology students will be using after leaving formal education. If done properly, our students will not only live productively but also become life-long learners. They will see how technology can foster new ideas and solutions and connect to others around the globe, making them citizens of the world. They will continue in expanding their knowledge beyond what was learned in the classroom because we have taught them how to navigate and critique the information highway.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine gaining information from a source other than hard covered books or interviews with people when I was in school. The first search engine for public use wasn't even available until I had been teaching for over 10 years. Now I don't know what I would do without all the technological advances that have been made. Yes, it is a steep learning curve for someone of my generation but it is worth the journey.
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