tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792512320454717753.post373534931646110798..comments2023-04-03T04:45:37.261-07:00Comments on McNair Moments: Thoughts from the Principal: One Year LaterJason Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18205817127814782824noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792512320454717753.post-30727448501295349942011-12-27T18:07:14.977-08:002011-12-27T18:07:14.977-08:00Thanks, Jim.
You are correct that we need to cons...Thanks, Jim.<br /><br />You are correct that we need to consider what technology adds (if anything) to a given learning environment. The article you cite poses some interesting questions for thought. Are reading abilities being negatively impacted by overuse of technology? Are attention spans becoming shorter? Are our children becoming less patient and/or able to concentrate? Is brain development being impacted?<br /><br />We must acknowledge that this new world is here to stay and has much good to offer. But like anything, we need to be wary of the negative side effects if not used properly. We also must not abandon all the good that has come from more traditional teaching and learning strategies. My children still read from text every night, and we all must promote this traditional literacy with just as much passion as we encourage technologic/digital literacy.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />Jason<br /><br />PS-If we go out to celebrate, are you picking up the tab?Jason Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205817127814782824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792512320454717753.post-89293842507907651462011-12-27T17:28:48.196-08:002011-12-27T17:28:48.196-08:00Happy anniversary Jason!
Perhaps to celebrate, w...Happy anniversary Jason! <br /><br />Perhaps to celebrate, we go out to dinner with our iPhones so that we can constantly check the latest tweets and retweets, ponder our next blog posts while only half listening to one another!!<br /><br />The flashy digital world is here and educators need to very carefully reflect on what truly adds value to learning and what only appears to be engagement.<br /><br />Peace and love,<br /><br />http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/books/books-vs-screens-which-should-your-kids-be-reading/article2268465/Jim Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987299327269904236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792512320454717753.post-62848248123567787892011-12-27T17:15:00.858-08:002011-12-27T17:15:00.858-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jim Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987299327269904236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792512320454717753.post-77345272677049927182011-12-27T15:59:39.936-08:002011-12-27T15:59:39.936-08:00Thanks, Peter. My first year working with Social ...Thanks, Peter. My first year working with Social Media has been eye-opening and very valuable. Like you, I have never read or thought more about our profession. Good luck to you and your school in 2012.Jason Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205817127814782824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792512320454717753.post-17937383403674163002011-12-27T15:52:03.397-08:002011-12-27T15:52:03.397-08:00Great work, Jason! I've only been involved in ...Great work, Jason! I've only been involved in these two forms of social media for about a month but I think I've read more educational articles in that time than in the previous two years. All this has certainly had a profound impact on my own thinking esp around ed tech, and getting some of the staff involved in SM would certainly be a great next step. Thanks for that. Good luck in year two at your school. PJPeter Jory Sea to Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603699808321345716noreply@blogger.com