Great relevant lesson for Generation Z – wonderful infusion of 21st Century Skills into the Learning Environment…
EXISTING SKILLS
How might we develop young people’s obsession and engagement with social media and texting into a deep desire to learn and create together?
My first thought is to ask why people become so obsessed. In my digital citizenship programme, we cover social media addiction and why it effects people of all ages. One key issue is that when a post or message is sent into the system to people who can’t be physically seen, the unknown amount of time it might take for a reply keeps people watching. We all want to be appreciated and of course “Liked!”
HOOKED ON CONNECTIONS
People get locked into a “have I had a reply or a like yet?” universe and they develop habits for needing connection & recognition. Rather than worry and scorn, this might be a situation teachers can use to their advantage. I’m always keen on students working in teams for everything they do…
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