It's that time again! Glad to have you back! This semester we have read, "Teaching Digital Natives", by Marc Prensky. I don't even know where to being, besides go out and get the book. As a newbie to the teaching scene, I am so glad to start with this book and to be able to keep its theory, ideas, and suggestions in the fore front of my mind going forward. Prenksy introduced me to the partnering pedagogy. This theory suggests sharing responsibility with your students, and making less about the teacher and lectures, and more about the students and 21st century learning. I especially loved the chapter about people and passions. I truly think that is an area that all teachers, even the best, can improve in. When we discover student's passion, we give them a reason and motivation to engage and learn. And how exciting is that?? And of course partnering is not all about technology, but technology can be a huge asset to a classroom! It can help teachers unleash a student's creativity, and give them freedom in their learning process. And through this book I discovered that is one of things that digital natives want, freedom as well as respect, group work, ad to have a part in the classroom. I can say that this book has inspired be to dig deeper, and push myself toward being a partnering teacher and having partnering classroom. And I think this book will be used for years to come!
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AuthorHi, I'm Tiffany. I am a wife, mom to a 7 year old son, and currently seeking a degree in Educational Design. Archives
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