Dr. Ruth Reynard

Michael, Good points and with new technology various preferred learning and instructional types can be accommodated simultaneously . Dr. Ruth Reynard

Christina, I like your methods and approaches...it remains a challenge to encourage critical thinking regardless of increasing connectivity. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Christina, Interestingly...they also don't use the word "technology" to mean the same thing as my generation would. It simply is the use they describe. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Michael, Very true - the technology opens up to all kinds of information, sources, and experts. The challenge is then for students to learn how to identify the best and most useful resources and the most accurate and legitimate information. My sense is that users are more aware now and know which kinds of questions to ask before using information.....at least advancement has been made. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Melissa, YES!! So, the application (which is where the learning actually takes place and is used) is a result of teacher direction, guidance, and expertise. Good points! Dr. Ruth Reynard

Melissa, Yes, very true. It supports collaboration as well as provides a means to capture and distribute...both very important instructional supports. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Melissa, Yes, I agree. The area of information literacy is a huge challenge for current students. If you have a good librarian nearby, he/she can help with this as well. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Kurt, Very true...expectations are not only connectivity but multi-layered input and exchange. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Kurt, Yes, both maximizing the collaboration and ideas-sharing as well as capture and distribution are all amazing benefits of this technology whether physical or digital. Dr. Ruth Reynard

Kurt, The research and writing on new literacies explores the kinds of skills that students require now in order to manage, organize, and use information effectively. Interesting developments... Dr. Ruth Reynard