- The Digital Generation: Up Close and Personal by Milton Chen
October 31, 2009 – Wes Fryer live blogged this presenation from Milton Chen, of Edutopia, about the Digital Generation Project. This project gives you a glimpse at the lives of students across the US and how they are using technology for learning and connecting with others. Wes supplies links to some of the videos of students. When you watch the videos, you get a sense of how students are growing up with technology as part of their lives and how rich their lives are as they connect and learn with others.
One point that resonated with me is that often, these students are beginning to achieve their dreams with the support of others around them; parents, teachers, other students, people in their network. We as educators need to understand how to connect our students with others that will help them find their passions and share with others.
–One note – I really appreciate the thorough notes that Wes shares with us. He includes links and reflections that make the learning more meaningful. Thanks to Wes for sharing with us so we can learn along with him.