Chapter 10: Bearne et al. reported that "very young children show expertise in on-screen reading, even when homes have no computers" (2007, p. 11), because the ways in which such texts are handles is now embodied within a culturally valued discourse. (p. 151)
I was very astonished at this finding. I personally do better when I am reading from actual paper instead of a computer screen. Some may find this to be odd but I would much rather have a book in hand instead of a digital textbook. I am amazed at the fact that children are showing expertise in on-screen reading. However, they are probably already accustomed to it from their digital video games.
Chapter 11: These results support the notion that technology is highly accessible and therefore potentially well-integrated into young people's lives. (p. 171)
I agree with this particular quote. While I live in a very rural area, we have three computer labs in our school. These labs are open to students before school, during lunch and all day long. Students are always able to come in and use the computers. We also have a mobile lab that allows for students to actually check out lap tops and take them home overnight. If a student needs something, they can probably ask the technology specialist and they will have it.
Chapter 12: We identify digital natives as a population, and not a generation, of young people who use technology in relatively advanced ways. (p. 188)
This is a nice statement that is found in the final chapter. It is important to remember that not all people who were born in 1993 (the year I was born) are technology savvy and utilize it on a daily basis. However, there are many digital natives in today's world! I never would have imagined that I would be using technology to further my education entirely online!
*I wasn't able to create a Meme because the site would not work for me. I plan to upload this in the near future! However, my plan was to have an image of a sunset with the words, "Children are the future; we must introduce and utilize technology at school."
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