Lori,
I see this too, and this again points to the gap between the haves and have
nots. The internet is another source that can impact kids experiences. Again, a
"have and have not" issue.
This is why I've started trying to give kids who I know or suspect don't have
the Internet at home first licks at the computer. I try to teach them the new
technology skills first. In addition, I'm trying to teach kids who are
struggling in the classroom these skills first, as well. since I've started
doing this I've noticed gains in the kids who fit into this category. More self
confidence (they are now the purveyors of important knowledge), more engagement
with projects involving technology, and improvement in their projects.
I'd never thought about this as being important until I heard Dr. Lieu from
UConn speak this spring. He really opened my eyes.
http://www.newliteracies.uconn.edu/
Joy/NC/4
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How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go
hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org
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