Lesson 5 technology generation preference

BICOL UNIVERSITYCollege of

Agriculture and Forestry

Guinobatan, Albay

Lesson 5:Preference of the

Technology Generation

Prepared by: BETHLEHEM A. ASTROLOGO & ROSARAH JOY NEMO

3rd Year Bachelor in Agricultural Technology major in Agricultural Technology Education

What the old generation likes may not be the same as the new generation prefers in their life, work, and leisure.

In the field of education, it is important that critical differences in perceptions between old and young which create a generation gap needs to be discussed.

Texts vs. Visuals

Past-30 years old generation..• Our parents read book texts enriched by

illustrations and photos. In order to research, they go to the library.

New digital generation..

• The technology or digital generation has greater affinity to visuals (photos and videos) compared with text.

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New digital generation..

• In fact, they have been exposed since childhood to cable television and video images, and then to computer images in such a manner that their visual fluency is enhanced.

Past-30 years old Generation..

• The 30 year old generation has obtained information in linear, logical, and sequential manner. On the positive side, this has made them more focused, logical, and reflective thinkers.

New digital generation..

• Follows a personal random access to hyperlinked digital information.

Past 30 years old generation..

• The traditional education system gives priority to independent learning, prior to participative work.

New digital generation..

• However, new learners are already acquainted with digitals tools that adopt to both personal and participative work.

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New digital generation..

• They take opportunity for dozens of instantaneous ways to communicate with others through mobile calls and texts..

New digital generation..

• And other social media sites like emails, Facebook, Twitter, etc..

Old generation..Old teachers teach students in order to help them pass the tests and complete the course requirements.

Past-30 years old generation..

New digital generation..

• Wishes to acquire skills, knowledge, and habits as windows of opportunity afford them to learn..

Floriculture Hydroponics

Science Project

Theater Workshop

Role Plays

Delayed Rewards and

Instant Gratification

Participants of Masarawag National High School on Values Education competition in their awarding ceremony at Polangui National High School last 2012.

Past-30 years old generation..

• The traditional reward system in education consist of grades, certificates/medals, and diplomas.

Past-30 years old Generation..

• Including future jobs, the traditional school’s reward system consist of unclear reward for performance.

New digital generation..

• Digital learners on their own experience more immediate gratification through immediate scores from games..

New digital generation..

• Enjoyable conversation from web cam calls or inviting comments from their Facebook account.

Rote Memory Vs. Fun Learning

Past-30 years old Generation..Content based-courses.Standardized test measurement of learning.

New digital generation..

Teaching in the Digital World!

New digital generation..

Learning is fun and interactive..

For your activity..

1.In small groups, assess and report your perception/experience (good and non-good) of the Facebook Social Media.

2.Prepare a grid chart differentiating the past-30 years old generation and the new digital generation.

References::Paz I. Lucido, Educational Technology 2, Lorimar

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Credits to:Masarawag National High School - cooperating

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