The first place education needs to change to better educate the Net Gen is through attitude. So many teachers are afraid of technology and refuse to even try it. In addition, many teachers see it as the present evil in students' lives. Anything can be abused and be harmful...even drinking milk. But, technology has a billion benefits that educators can use in the classroom.
The second change involves learning by doing. Teachers need to not only attend workshops but spend time playing with it to find a comfort level. Then, the teacher must choose at least one new piece of technology to incorporate into the classroom.
The third change is probably the most difficult for veteran educators. It is allowing students to be the experts and giving them creative rein with technology. This is the best way to learn how to serve them. They will teach teachers how to teach them. Students are the best resource.
Change is not easy, but change is coming. Get ready.
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