Well, for the most part I agree with the article. However, as someone who is a "digital native", I must say that being a member of this cohort does not automatically predispose you to being technically savvy. Perhaps it is because I have never used these things much, or perhaps I have a piece of that ADD epidemic from the previous generation, but often, when I look at these things, it registers as scrambled giburish. (SP?) For example, I had to print the directions on how to subscribe to peoples' blogs with Google Reader.
I liked the part where you could scroll over a statement and the paragraph would appear to the right of it. My favorite was Graphics first vs. Text first. Not only I do agree with the little article, but I want to see it become reality. This is for selfish reasons. The reason is that I hate reading. Well, I don't hate it, but I'd much rather watch a video on the subject. For proof of this, I can watch a video of an academic or intellectual giving a speech on something and retain the info alot better than if I read the transcription of the speech. Maybe it's just me, but perhaps this affirms the theory that text is becoming support for graphics instead of the other way around. Maybe I am part of the phenomenon.
I would side with digital immigrants on the subject of text messaging. When I think about it, a text message is seldomly, if ever, more efficient or practical than a phone call. In fact, many avid texters will affirm the existence of texting nuance. Texting is taking on it's own slew of mores and norms, comparable to the way that actual, live, one on one conversation has its own. I think this is bizarre and silly. I think text messages are impracical and are only cool if they come from a romantic interest and are "suggestive". (I have actually experienced this and it is very exciting.) Other than that, text messages have no purpose in my opinion.
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I am the same way with reading. If it is something I seek out to read for enjoyment or even a school assignment I find interest in, I don't have any problems. However, I have had to read for my new Anthropology class and I find myself drifting into thoughts about everything but the words I'm reading.
I think this is probably because I am a visual learner. I have found that many people are visual learners and teachers should accomodate for the different learning styles we all possess. With the new computer mediums this has become much easier. I too would rather watch someone giving a lecture or a speech than read it for myself...if it is something I find uninteresting.
I have definitely decided I am a digital native because I would rather type notes or homework than handwrite them and I never do my homework unless I am next to a computer, just in case.
I woulnd't call graphics based learning a phenomenon. People who learn more visually by images rather than by written words have always ben out there. Just like there are people out there who learn better when they hear the topic, like sitting in a lecture hall. Thats why I think the BEST teachers incorporate all those styles in their teaching. Doing that, the odds are that you are reaching just about everyone.
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