Blog Post #6

 

The Networked Student


 

 

    This video was talking about the 21st century student (Connectism). My reaction to this video can be summed up in three words: informative, educators, and research.

   This video was very informative about the 21st century students way of learning (Connectism). The video talked about how students had to network on the computer to find their own knowledge for any given course. I find this way of learning to be extremely exciting.

    This video also talked about the importance of why 21st century students still need a teacher to guide and instruct students through their knowledge by internet access and blogging. The video discussed how 21st century teachers are still needed for helping students by serving in the capacity as a learning architect, a model for the students, serving as a network sherpa, and serving as a change agent. The teachers also are utilized as the connecting learner facilitator and synthesizer. The video also stated how the 21st century teachers have hope for all of their students to learn how to leave their internet class with a mind to continue to navigate and maintain his/her website networking and continue to solve the problems of the 21st century. Now that statement touched my heart. I feel the same way Ms. Drexler feels about the 21st century teachers. Internet learning is not just convenient for the student and teacher, but it is a great way for a teacher to make learning a whole lot more fun for the student. I feel that technology is a very positive way for our student's today to learn.

   Finally, the video talked about research. The video focused on how the students have to utilize the internet services to research and blog. The teacher helps the student to separate good information from propaganda information from internet researching. I feel that the internet can increase a students knowledge on any given subject or topic. Also, that research has always been a great way of learning and increasing ones knowledge; whether it is by an encyclopedia or by a computer through internet. This video was defintitely an eye opener on how learning through the internet is now seen, and how successful it is becoming. I hope this way of learning continues to promote a positive learning environment.