Online_Class_1

=Online Class # 1 - September 23, 2013=

Objectives:
 * Analyze contrasting views of the importance and role of technology in today's classrooms.

// This "blended" lesson will include online discussions of journal articles via the Blackboard course site, an independent analysis, and a follow-up class review and wrap-up on September 30th. //

1. Locate a copy of the following articles. You will need to use access to the SFU library online databases for full-text copies of two of the articles. The third can be found full text with a general Internet search.

Philip, T. M., & Garcia, A. D. (2013). The importance of still teaching the iGeneration: New technologies and the centrality of pedagogy. //Harvard Educational Review//, 83(2), 300-316.

Rosen, L. (2010). Welcome to the iGeneration!. //Education Digest//, //75//(8), 8-12.

Rosen, L.D. (2011). Teaching the iGeneration. //Educational Leadership//, 68(5), 10-15.

2. Read the two Rosen articles first and compose/post a reply addressing the following questions on the Blackboard course site discussion board. Read and reply to at least two of your classmates' postings. Please see the rubric below for more specific guidance regarding expectations. Original response **due by September 23rd**. Replies to classmates **due by September** **28th.**

// Rosen contends that members of the Net Generation and iGeneration "have mastered the art of multitasking". After examining evidence/text support provided in the two articles, what does this mean for teaching and learning? As an educator and a learner, what is your reaction to Rosen's recommendation to use "knowledge brokers" in classrooms? Give your overall reaction to these two articles and the use of technology in today's classrooms after reading these two articles. //



3. Next, read the Philip and Garcia article. Close reading and text annotating (paper or electronic) are recommended as you read. Compose a response to each of the following questions in an electronic format that best suits the response (you may use different formats for each question as long as the format is accessible by your instructor). The key to success, no matter which format you choose, is a complete answer to each question along with text support.


 * Choose one quote from this article that you found most powerful. In 3-5 lines, explain why you chose this quote.
 * If you were asked to describe the authors' attitude towards teachers in one word, what word would you use? Give at least five pieces of text support to justify your answer.
 * How do the authors' feel about Rosen's research and writings regarding the iGeneration? Provide text support for your answer.
 * The authors' opinions are made very clear throughout this article. Give at least five examples of word choices used in the article that clearly show the authors' opinions and that this article is meant to be persuasive.
 * Which has the most potential in using technology for teaching and learning: text, talk, or tools? Justify your choice by using text support for your answer.

Send your responses **via email** (file, web link, etc) **on or before Saturday September 28th**. Possible choices of format might include but are not limited to the following: Word, Google Docs, Slideshare, Inspiration, PowerPoint, Prezi, and various note-taking apps. Choose a format that is both a logical way to present your response and is efficient with regards to time and effort. You are not being evaluated based on your choice of format but on the quality of your responses to the questions.

4. Finally, after reading all articles, please compose/post a response to the following concluding question on the Blackboard course site **by Saturday, September 28th**.

// Which of the opposing viewpoints provided in the articles most closely aligns to your own philosophy regarding the use of technology in teaching and learning? Explain your answer. //