Bicol University

College of Agriculture and Forestry

LESSON 3UNDERSTANDING

TECHNOLOGY LEARNERS

Prepared by:LYNN B. LLENARESASIII-BAT-ATE1

Today’s learners appear smarter, yet they can’t read as their parents do and they are addicted to the internet.

Even in classes, their concentration is questionable as they are uneasy to simply sit and listen.

They become alive again through video presentations, group activities and computer classes.

It is observed that, the new learners spend much time interacting through social

Internet media..

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There are positive benefits derived from the use of

information technology or digital resources and these

counterbalance possible negative effects of technology on children.

Daily exposure to high technology-personal computers, video game gadgets , cellphone, Internet search sites-stimulates the brain by strengthening and

creating neural circuits.

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A current technological revolution is creating an

intellectual revolution ,faster and

better than ever before.

Given the digital age today . Piaget’s traditional learning

chart may have to be redefined . Even at a very early stage at preparatory school, computer-aided instruction are offered as

digital tools.

Digital technology resources , such as Ipod music devices,

video game gadgets, computer games, mobile phones, and the

Internet contribute to their digital acculturation..

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High School

There is the phenomenon of the young generation taking

in multi-tasking as they perform tasks simultaneously: watching video, chatting on line, downloading pictures

and music, surfing the Web, etc.

True to say, research shows that multitasking can be detrimental since this

prevents concentration and the completion of specific

tasks.

However, multitasking characterizes professional work in the new world of information technology .

There is the need therefore to balance the good and possibly detrimental changes observed

among new learners of this information technology age..

References:

• 1. PAZ I. LUCIDO PH.D, Educational Technology 2 ,LORIMAR Publishing Inc.

• 2. Google.com for some pictures