Blog Post #2 Digital Technology Has Transformed Education

Blog Post # 2

Digital Technology Has Transformed Education

In the four resources provided in Module 1 blogging information, I saw a common theme of digital, online information is constantly changing and how it has transformed the learning environment.  I felt the “Infowhelm and Information Fluency” youtube video helped me understand why I feel so overwhelmed by information overload with the chart that showed digital information had increased by 10,000% in six years.  The video provided many visuals and statistics that explained the tremendous growth of digital, online information.  However, it provided no suggestions for managing the information. 

The blog by Bran Alexander provided a system for managing information by providing an overview of his Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) process so educators can begin to provide to structure and focus the vast amounts of online information.  He recognized that information is constantly changing but he attempts to manage the input of information to topics relevant to his field. 

I felt Karen Lirenman’s statement, “I’ve changed the way I do many things because of technology” from her April 23, blog is very relevant to educators.  Diana Laufenberg echoed this thought when she discussed how she changed her lesson as a result of students’ request to prepare a video on drugs.  I felt each resource emphasize the need to remain current with new advancements in technology and information.  Students have embraced technology and we need to catch up to their use of information and technology tools if we want to remain relevant and engaging to our students.  There’s a reason our cell phone is called a “smart” phone now!  Students can engage online with vast amounts of information in a few seconds.