The Fear Factor

Very interesting article on TechReview this morning. The subject has some opinions that seem contrary to much that I see, but she also brings up some details that appear very valid.

1) we can't assume that digital natives are skilled

2) there is still a vital role for educators to lead students to become creative and critical thinkers.

I thought you might be interested in the following story on TechnologyReview.com:

"The Fear Factor"
An anthropologist says teenagers aren't the digital experts, or aliens, we think they are.

http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=39602&a=f

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- Dr. Gary Ackerman