Social Networking
This generation and generations to come will have to tackl e social networking in some form or fashion. Our society is making social networking a household word.
It always amazes me how important that "superficial crap" is to the current generation. They seem to care more about pop stars than presidents. Could you imagine having had social media when the berlin wall fell? How would we have responded?
Mark,
this is a great point & one to drive home with the students. Are you improving on the "silence" or just contributing to the noise?
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Also, what they do "communicate" is incredibly superficial. Most can only comment "Wow" or "awesome." That's the extent of their critical thinking. We teachers must ask, "What do you mean by wow?" "What's awesome about it?" "Why do you say that?" They have A LOT of trouble answering those questions.
It has been months since I've read an original word on Facebook. All anybody does is re-post crap from other places. I'm the only person I know who actually WRITES stuff on FB.
By the way, I'm appalled at the lack of spelling, grammar, and proofreading skill exhibited in these forums. And you are TEACHERS! If you expect your students to be able to write and spell, you might start with yourselves first. Word to the wise.
Social networking has been an advantage and disadvantage to current generations. The positive side allows people to interact at a faster pace; however, this allows negative things to be spread faster as well. It used to be that when you had an issue with something or someone you either, spoke to that person wrote a letter or called. Now, with a few clicks of the keyboard, personal and damaging information can be posted for the world to see.
The new generation doesn’t seem to think about the future, they seem to be more into the “NOWâ€.
