One of the best discussions occurring this week is on Dr. Michael Wesch's Digital Ethnography blog. Michael was instrumental in launching Web 2.0 and social media in our classrooms. His address to the Library of Congress opened our eyes to the possibilities of digital media for learning. His talks can be found on You Tube.
This week Michael explained the evolution of his thinking on the role and purpose of digital media as teaching tools. He stresses the importance of the bond between educator and learner in successful participatory classrooms and creates space for the lecture in the ecosystem of learning. This is particularly significant because so much of the discussion on 21 century fluencies has encouraged educators to shift away from this practice.
Michael's post prompted a very rich discussion, one of the best I've seen in a while. It is well worth the read, particularly the comments. http://mediatedcultures.net/edparkour/a-tech-happy-professor-reboots/
Many people have added their thoughts and I hope more do. Mary Ann Reilly's addition should be viewed as she sums up beautifully what we all need to remember. There is no one method, "the method is the people". This is as profound as, "the medium is the message"!
This week Michael explained the evolution of his thinking on the role and purpose of digital media as teaching tools. He stresses the importance of the bond between educator and learner in successful participatory classrooms and creates space for the lecture in the ecosystem of learning. This is particularly significant because so much of the discussion on 21 century fluencies has encouraged educators to shift away from this practice.
Michael's post prompted a very rich discussion, one of the best I've seen in a while. It is well worth the read, particularly the comments. http://mediatedcultures.net/edparkour/a-tech-happy-professor-reboots/
Many people have added their thoughts and I hope more do. Mary Ann Reilly's addition should be viewed as she sums up beautifully what we all need to remember. There is no one method, "the method is the people". This is as profound as, "the medium is the message"!
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