This new generation of online users is much farther ahead in there academic life than I was at their age. To have so much knowledge at their disposal and the ability to connect with people around the world is an amazing thing. I grew up watching the Jetsons where everything was computerized and you could have anything you wanted in a moments notice. This generation of online users seems to have access to whatever they want at a moments notice. There are some concerns to instant online information and gratification and the issue is debatable from both sides of the issue.
Many well respected educators and researchers believe the Generation Always-On users will have increased problem solving skills by working in cooperative groups, the ability to search effectively for information, to discern quality verses veracity of information and increased awareness and concentration.(Elon University-Dan Anderson) Its an exciting time for this future generation and the world is hopelessly expecting bright and amazing people to emerge on the scene to change the world for the better. But they have to be mindful that at the end of the day not to try and' fix what's not broken. 'We are people and not computers and the human element to life is always the most important thing at the end of the day.
Many well respected educators and researchers believe the Generation Always-On users will have increased problem solving skills by working in cooperative groups, the ability to search effectively for information, to discern quality verses veracity of information and increased awareness and concentration.(Elon University-Dan Anderson) Its an exciting time for this future generation and the world is hopelessly expecting bright and amazing people to emerge on the scene to change the world for the better. But they have to be mindful that at the end of the day not to try and' fix what's not broken. 'We are people and not computers and the human element to life is always the most important thing at the end of the day.
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