Technology+and+the+Five+Minds+for+the+Future

Suzy Cox, PhD - Instructional psychology, and technology Utah Valley of Education Utah Valley University Technology as Tools to Shake Future Minds "The Dumbest Generation" - A book claiming that this young generation is at risk Not the case and not the first time our culture has been concerned for adolescents. iBrain by Gary Small Artificial Intimacy- "Friends" on Facebook. Processing of language in the brain is changing due to shift from auditory to written text. Digital Natives are better at information multitasking. Better cognitive agility Seach filters on line are better I.Q. has been steadily rising since 1930's. Google searching can rewire the brain in 5 days. (Study done with elderly novice use of web) T.V. is still the predominant mode of digital media for children. Most of their technology use is passive NOT active. Passive consumption of technology does not engage to PreFrontal Cortex.

Knowing how technology is used by choice by children, and what exposure they have coming to the classroom, what do we need to do in the classroom with the use of technology?

Gardner's Five Minds: //**1. Disciplined Mind:**// Expert thinking withing a given field. Being able to think like an expert in a given discipline Our current school systems are set up for generalists not disciplined thinking. A century ago, our school were set up for apprenticeships (experts in a skill and field). //Simulations//: Put yourself in a digital representation of an actual environment, or experience a replica of a real-life situation on line. Video Case Studies. On-line stories. Sim-School (The SIMS programs) //Animations:// Using digital visualizations to explain a topic or curriculum content. **YouTube** //Tools:// Using technological tools to prove theories. Getting in the field, doing live research. //Conferencing:// passporttoknowledge.com - Web site to conference with experts on various topics.
 * Tools to use:**

IDEAS for the CLASSROOM: Creating an online game to demonstrate knowledge

//**2. Synthesizing Mind:**// Bringing multiple sources together to make sense of a topic. Engage students in authentic on-line tasks Ex. Do a weather report using NOAA.com Use **web-quests**. Bernie Dodge in San Diego created these. On-line structure to engage PFC 5 Parts: Wikipedia - The NEW on line encyclopedia
 * 1) Introduction - Paragraph about a real, authentic scenario that poses a questions or problem to be solved
 * 2) Task - Overview of what students will do. Activates prior knowledge
 * 3) Process - The work is done here. Resources are provided for students to use on line. Vetted web sites. Done in partners or pairs (roles for each member) which invites discussion and collaboration. Roles provide an incorporation of multiple intelligences
 * 4) Evaluation - Webquests end in a project. They synthesize their findings and create a projects to demonstrate their understanding. Rubric or grading in this section.
 * 5) Conclusion - Teacher responds to the students' work and generates ideas of ways for the students to continue the work and share it with a greater community.
 * Wiki -** An online resource to share information and build communication together.


 * Twitter** - Some great uses, but can be discriminatory as to students who have/ not not this technology.

Inspiration, Kidspiration and **Webspiration**
 * On-line Graphic Organizers:** To put together research

Play until you feel comfortable then teach it to your kids. OR even better ask a student teacher to teach a new program to the class. How can you put a podcast on a wiki? Respectful Mind: **Animoto**: Creates a video about anything. Get the education account that allows for only your class
 * //3. Creative Mind//**: Fears lie here because we don't know many of the technologies and/or classroom management inhibitions.
 * Podcasts/Vidcasts**: Podcast kids... Group of students who make podcasts to share their ideas about what they think is cool and worth sharing. Share them on a **wiki**
 * Blogging -** "Blogger" -Can improve kids' writing ability (Not micro-blogging e.g. text, email, twitter)


 * //4. Respectful Mind://**


 * //5. Ethical Mind//**