Presenky reading

This reading is similar to other things that I have read about the argument for and against adding technology into the classroom. I think the point about the digital natives advantage and ease of use with technology is a strong one. Digital immigrants not only have to learn something that is basically foreign to them, not to mention that as an adult (especially an educator) it is difficult to admit that we don't know how to do something. I assume that this is where most of the negativity comes from. The truth is that there is always resistance when doing new things. Even adopting a new curriculum in schools brings stress and tension to the district. Change is never easy, but in this situation, educators are needing to change to catch up with their students, which can be intimidating.

In the end, the reality is that eventually, the digital natives will go away. Eventually they will all get old, retire and be replaced by younger more tech savvy digital natives. We can't assume that in the meantime, every immigrant will accept the change and adapt, but we live in a world where technology is growing exponentially, so it doesn't make much sense for the natives to learn the old way.