Post #2

Response to Prensky

When we began reading this article I couldn't help but think how much easier it would be if I could print it out to highlight points. I also have caught  myself printing out contract because I feel that I may miss something if I read it online.

I believe that helping the DI and the DN connect will begin by the DI realizing that a shift needs to be made. My co-worker is a perfect example of a DI, she prints out all of her e-mails, teaches everything step by step and feels that is how the best teaching is done. I don't know if she would be likely to ever change or is even interested in changing. I also feel that she is intimidated by the technology, so she doesn't bother even taking a stab at it. Perhaps having very user friendly trainings or courses would be helpful, possible even teaching a class that is in the DI style to learn the DN ways.

I feel that Prensky's concerns are still valid. Aside from a few specific proper nouns, I also feel that this article could have been written 100 years ago from the viewpoint of those who grew up in agricultural society into an industrial society. The next generation always seems to speak their own language and move at a faster pace than the previous generation. I find this is something each new generation will have to contend with at some point.