07 December 2009

Do they fit the bill?

There's a lot of talk out there about "today's students". They live in a technologically rich environment, have skills their parents and teachers don't, and may even be evolving neurologically, thanks to neuroplasticity. But what I wanted to know was: do my 8th grade German Waldorf students fit the bill? Are they so-called "digital natives"? I surveyed 31 of my 8th grade English students, and followed up with a small group interview. What I found out, I've put together in a short podcast. Click on the link below to listen and decide for yourself if these students fit the bill...

http://tsenalapaul.podbean.com/

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