PDP Lessons Learned

My first concern is that technology is taking too much precedence in our class rooms. I do believe that we need to keep up with the times, and that the language of students is increasingly becoming the language of technology. But I don't think that technology is enriching by nature. In fact I feel that technology in most of its forms deprives the user. That being said I feel that a measured and appropriate use of technology can create an optimal learning environment for the students.

I think that the video "Did you know?" brings up the excellent point about students carrying around powerful computers in their pockets is very telling. I believe it is talked about in the "Millenial Generation" as well. If I can find out discreetly how many of the students have cell phones with internet. If there is a good portion and they are willing to team up, some vocab lessons and quick research would be excellent uses of those tools. The video aps could be used for scavenger hunts and the like.