As teachers of today’s students, we need to try hard to stay ahead of the technology curve. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted brain scan research which proved children’s brains are different than adults. The study involved over 200 participants aging from 7 to 31. The study showed, “children were much more likely to have connections between brain regions close together while older subjects were more likely to feature links between parts of the brain that are physically farther apart.” How are we as teachers going to meet the needs of these students? Studies also show that students are spending 6.5 hours outside of school using some sort of media. If we do not catch their attention, they will multi-task right on to something else which of course they feel is equally important. So let’s engage these students, share are resources, and work together to create the next generation of continuous learners.
Works Cited
"Wired Up: Tuned out | Scholastic.com." Teaching Resources, Children's Book Recommendations, and Student Activities | Scholastic.com. Web. 08 Nov. 2010. http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3752302.
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