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We live in a world filled with intense and constant opportunities for learning, engagement, and connectivity. Hence, the need for balance has never been greater.
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xTED CSDTeachersNovember 8, 2013
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So…
A computer on every desk and in every home…
- Bill Gates and Paul Allen, 1977
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU
We live in an age of almost infinite information and learning opportunity; and so the key here is to inspire our students to have a sense of wonder and curiosity…
…and if we do that, they have what is essentially the world’s largest knowledge machine at their fingertips…
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU
…and if we fail at that, then they have the world’s largest distraction device.
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU
Distraction
Our devices are becoming our vices.
Example
“Thanksgiving 2008”
Note how Micki is briefly checking her device and texting in the middle of dinner. This is perfectly acceptable (and even expected) behavior in today's modern highly interconnected multitasking culture. Get used to it. Evolve or die.
Note how Micki is briefly checking her device and texting in the middle of dinner. This is perfectly acceptable (and even expected) behavior in today's modern highly interconnected multitasking culture. Get used to it. Evolve or die.
- Father John Culkin, citing Marshall McLuhan
We shape our tools and then our tools shape us.
#caution
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“The Talk”
2013: Year of the Selfie
2013: Year of the Selfie
1. #love 2. #instagood
Narcissistic Teen?
2013: Year of the Selfie
1. #love 2. #instagood
Narcissistic Teen?
3. #me
What should we do?
LIFE
# balance
# balance
# balance
What messages do I send through my personal use of technology?
If we don't
then who will?
find teach model
balance
