Equality Learning at our Fingertips

http://dmlhub.net/sites/default/files/ConnectedLearning_summary.pdf

“Young Learners today have the world at their fingertips in ways that were unimaginable just a generation ago.”

            Besides the attractive layout and clever title, what really grabbed my attention was this strong opening sentence. What makes this sentence so powerful is how truthful it is. We have come so far in technology; it is crazy to think that with just a simple search we can access the world. Yet, because we use the Internet for our own amusement (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) instead of getting involved in ways that benefit us academically, we loose site at what’s at hand. I chose this particular article because I feel it gives insight that reminds us how socially connected we really are. So why not use it to our advantage?

            This class is a perfect example of using technology for academic purpose.  This article does not only give an understanding of our classroom syllables, but encourages us to take what we learn, and spread the word to younger learners in our community. How they too can get socially involved in diverse, cultural conversations that thrive on personal interest. A few points that the article suggest, is that we should have a new way of approaching young learners education instead of relying on past methods. This is a new generation, and is facing problem conditions that set back students learning opportunities. Such as, educational inequality, poverty, atmosphere, and race. To address this problem, the article suggests we build connections through the most accessible equipment to ensure equality, full participation, and social connection. The idea is to expand the minds of our next generation to have a better understanding of global awareness. This enables self-growth academically, socially, and politically.

            I hope to become an educator for our future generations, and I think using tools that are assessable to us in a beneficial way is a brilliant idea to become socially connected that may bring a wider understanding, knowledge (self- academic growth) in hopes for equality learning.