The first concept I will discuss is A Digital Inequality Perspective. I knew that having technology was never an equal thing because not everyone has the money to afford technology in homes. I had a friend first hand that didn't have a computer at home so she had to go to the library to do her homework. I think the government should focus more on what students need rather than equipment for war and things that wont better the future for those who actually are the future. I don't find this concept confusing in any way mostly because I knew someone who had to deal with this inequality. It's just sad that there are kids who have to work extra hard to not fall behind.
The second concept I will discuss is Cooperative Learning and Groupwork. Everyone who has been in school has been put into or has participated in a group work activity. It helps build responsibility and sportsmanship. Groupwork can sometimes be horrible because there's always that one person that becomes the leader and everyone piles everything on that person. Groupwork can be stressful, or it can be a ton of fun. I just want to know if there is a way for a group to actually work equally and put in the same effort as everyone else. Group over the internet is actually very difficult speaking from experience. Sometimes people don't respond to your messages that have to do with the assignment. I think people should be put in groups according to their personality.
The last concept I will discuss is Integrating iPads and Other Tablet Computers. I know that many schools are providing students with iPads or other tablet devices. FSW Collegiate High School hands out iPads to sophomores and the Lee County schools started giving out Google Chromebooks to students last year. Teachers can give students assignments online and the students can use their devices in class to complete these assignments. I think this is actually an amazing idea but also I think teachers should have students physically write notes down rather than type them because anyone can type without thinking, but writing uses a little more thinking. I also believe this is good because not every student can afford a computer at home so for them to be provided with a tablet device can help them and prevent them from falling behind.
Resources:
Bencosme, K. (2016, April 24). Chapt 12. Retrieved April 24, 2016, from http://worditout.com/word-cloud/1598476
Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
T. (2010). Problem Solving Groupwork. Retrieved April 24, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKbXn99tD3Q
What is Cooperative Learning? (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2016, from http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/cooperative/whatis.html
