Read Chapter 2: Digital Wisdom and Homo Sapiens Digital
1. What was the term "Digital Native" meant to be used as?
It was supposed to be a metaphor for describing the differences between younger and older people regarding digital technology.
2. According to author what are the characteristics associated with Digital Natives?
They grew up with technology so that makes them more comfortable with it then that of their parents or older generations. They also are good at finding shortcuts when others cannot because they have grown up with it.They don't know everything, they are just more comfortable with it.
3. Do you consider yourself a Digital Native?
Yes.
4. What is Digital Wisdom?
--both wisdom arising from the use of digital technology to access cognitive power beyond our innate capacity and to wisodm in the prudent use of technology to enhance our capabilities.
5. How does the author define "wisdom"?
He gives examples of wisdom seekers and digital wisdom to say that it is a lot of unknowns put together in the brain and comprehending what is happening. Also, the Oxford English Dictionary sentence about judgement and capacity of judging rightly in matters relating to life and conduct. In all reality, he gives examples of many definitions.
6. How can technology enhance our Wisdom? Give three examples from the chapter?
-it can give access to tools that help us with judgement and decisions
-helps with cognition and in turn, helps with memory with complex things
-more communication opportunities with less emotional ties
or
-enhances access to data
-enhances ability to conduct deeper analyses
-enhances ability to plan and prioritize
depending on what section you go from.
-helps with cognition and in turn, helps with memory with complex things
-more communication opportunities with less emotional ties
or
-enhances access to data
-enhances ability to conduct deeper analyses
-enhances ability to plan and prioritize
depending on what section you go from.
7. What concerns did Socrates have about the technology of writing?
It undermines the memory.
8. How can teachers practices Digital Wisdom?
We can encourage participation as well as involve our students with availible technology. We also need to recognize that children need to be taught wisdom and not just cleverness.
9. The author states that he is "...opposed to those who claim the unenhanced mind and unaided thinking are somehow superior to the enhanced mind." Are you? Why or why not?
This chapter basically shows you that they are not superior because our world is coming to a complete digital age. People need to know at least the basics of technology. I don't believe that enhanced minds are superior either though because I believe that in certain ways certain people are better at certain things; therefore, no one person can be superior in all aspects of life.
Quote: As I listened to all these critics, nice and not-so-nice (and as my own views evolved), it seemed clearer clearer to me that being a digital Native is not at its core, about capabilites, or even knowledge, regarding all things digital.
Response: I feel like the in the world we live in today, there is no such thing as being nice anymore. Everyone is always using "constructive critisism" about even a person's outfit. It's no longer, lets focus on the good in this, but rather what did they do wrong, or a he said she said, they are a terrible person ordeal. I don't understand why everyone has to take things out of context or put other things together to try and see the bad in everything. I know that that is not the point of this sentence, but that really stuck out to me. He means good and he tries to point out all the things he may be wrong about or can be taken in a misleading way.. so why is everyone being so harsh? He very blunty says multiple times that he means no offense and that not everyone applies to this because not everyone lives the same life or has the same experiences.
As he states, nobody is born being a digital native. They grow up to be by being comfortable with technology.
Citation: Understanding the Digital Natives. (2010). Retrieved October 8, 2012 from, http://www.mondaynote.com/2010/07/25/understanding-the-digital-natives/
This chapter basically shows you that they are not superior because our world is coming to a complete digital age. People need to know at least the basics of technology. I don't believe that enhanced minds are superior either though because I believe that in certain ways certain people are better at certain things; therefore, no one person can be superior in all aspects of life.
Quote: As I listened to all these critics, nice and not-so-nice (and as my own views evolved), it seemed clearer clearer to me that being a digital Native is not at its core, about capabilites, or even knowledge, regarding all things digital.
Response: I feel like the in the world we live in today, there is no such thing as being nice anymore. Everyone is always using "constructive critisism" about even a person's outfit. It's no longer, lets focus on the good in this, but rather what did they do wrong, or a he said she said, they are a terrible person ordeal. I don't understand why everyone has to take things out of context or put other things together to try and see the bad in everything. I know that that is not the point of this sentence, but that really stuck out to me. He means good and he tries to point out all the things he may be wrong about or can be taken in a misleading way.. so why is everyone being so harsh? He very blunty says multiple times that he means no offense and that not everyone applies to this because not everyone lives the same life or has the same experiences.
Citation: Understanding the Digital Natives. (2010). Retrieved October 8, 2012 from, http://www.mondaynote.com/2010/07/25/understanding-the-digital-natives/
Good explanation of the misunderstanding and tension created by the term "Digital Native"!
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