Content
This topic talks tells about how and why the traditional
learners learn and compare it to the digital learners nowadays. Comparison
between the two is shown through different division that was being mentioned. I
was said that the traditional learners prefer manual manipulation in doing
things. It was also compare between the text and visual, Linear and hypermedia
in which it was said that the traditional learners are more logical compared
now, Independent and Social learners, Learning to do and Learning to pass the
test which stated that they are using standardized test and they just learn
because they wanted to pass the test compare to the new generation or the
digital learners which wanted to learn because they want to acquire knowledge
and skills, Rote memory and Fun learning which state that the traditional
learner are content-based and the digital learners are not , Delayed rewards
and Instant which mentioned that in the Traditional Learners are having rewards
in medals, grades, honors
Experiences
Based on the
Experiences and observations, these things are really true and very common. I
noticed that most of the learners nowadays are really dependent on technology
and all of the explanation they have said are all happening and can be observed
to these learners. In terms of the traditional learners, you can really notice
and observed the logical thinking they have compared to the young ones now. I
can also observe in myself being so fun in doing stuff on the internet or
computer. Being so exposed to the technology nowadays are very crucial to stop
adapting since we, as a human being are really good in these things.
Reflection
Based on the report and observations that I have, I
realized that having the high technology nowadays give advantages that are
really convincing and convenient to use but also having more disadvantages that
can be seen on broader perspective. And as a future teacher, we should be aware
of this and should know what to do that could minimize this and how to do it.
We should also be competent enough that we could integrate the topic we have
and the technology available. We should minimize the things that were mentioned
above and encourage critical and logical thinking with the aid of technology. I
also realized, having the instant rewards that a learner could have after a
certain activity, there is possibility that they would possess or acquire
having a short patience. so, as a future facilitator of a class, we should do
something about it, we should let them realize that although learning is fun
and because of technology, they could acquire laziness, we should teach them
the scientific attitude which also includes having a long patience. Lastly, as
one of the digital learners, we should also practice in having the attitude and
values of traditional learners before because these attitudes and values they
had before let them learn so much and help them realize more things and explore
more. Though we are in the world that technology is really abundant, we should
always remember that everything too much is bad which includes too much usage
of technology, it is not just bad to the learning and mind set of the student;
it is also bad in the health of a user.
Application
As a future educator, adapting in change is very
necessary especially nowadays. We are going to expose ourselves to diverse
individuals who may have better skills and ideas in using a computer or other
technologies. You can apply this on the future teaching, first, by identifying
what kind of learner are they and what could be the suitable strategies that
can be applied to them. You should know the basic things that should be
consider in dealing with them. But if you think that using the traditional way
of teaching them is more appropriate than using the this technology, it’s up to
you. You just need remember that you are not the main source of knowledge in
this generation.
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