7) "iGeners may be media savvy, but they aren't media literate." The duty of educators to help youngsters become skeptical and demanding (in terms of reliability and credibility) users of information takes on greater importance in the digital world. Unfortunately, many educators shy away from helping students out become critical users of digital content because the educators feel unprepared to evaluate that which they do not feel comfortable managing and manipulating.
8) "We can no longer talk about the three 'R's.'" Rosen adds a fourth R-- realistic technology. That R is not necessary; his point that we can no longer focus on traditional media and ignore the technology-rich culture around us if we have any hope of being relevant to the iGeneration.
9) "Actively seek out support from techie students and teachers." In recommendation #9, Rosen makes two important points for educators: First, educators must be active in their learning; sitting back waiting for someone to tell you what to do or what to use is not going to result in your becoming a confident and competent user of computers. Second, we are surrounded by "experts" (defined as someone who can show you how to do something new and useful) and educators need to take advantage of this expertise.
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