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A network of networks, connecting people and devices all around the world - the internet has certainly transformed everyday life, and there’s no doubt that it’s here to stay. How has education adapted to the internet and what does it look like in today’s classroom?
Technology is infused into our school curriculum at every turn. Online systems are used for taking attendance, communicating with parents and submitting assignments. Tools like Mathlethics and Epic support math and literacy objectives not only in the classroom but also from home. A myriad of devices help all types of learners to achieve educational success. More than just the tools we use to improve classroom instruction or simplify administrative tasks, the internet has changed how we think, learn and do.
In 1999, David Bowie shared some spot-on ideas about the internet in a BBC interview. He saw the internet as more than a tool - it was a new medium that would forever change the state of content. He related this new medium to a relationship between artist and audience, suggesting that the internet would become an entirely new realm for users to interact with and make meaning of the content they consume. He was right, and this new medium is particularly applicable for educators.
Today’s students are “digital natives”, having grown up with the internet, inherently knowing how to do all the things. Their innate skills however can portray a false sense of competency in an academic sense. Just because Little Johnny can pull together a slick TikTok video doesn’t mean he can source reliable information online for his research paper. Students require training and practice to use ICT strategically and appropriately in an educational setting.
How will students today become critical consumers? Their future is in our hands.
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