In My Own Words,
Dustin Anderson: Digital Literacy
“Simply put, we can’t keep preparing students for a world
that doesn’t exist. We can’t keep ignoring the formidable cognitive skills
they’re developing on their own. And above all, we must stop disparaging
digital prowess just because some of us over 40 don’t happen to possess it. An
institutional grudge match with the young can sabotage an entire culture.”
This quote from
Dustin Anderson reminds me of most of the elder people in my family. They
always talk about how our generation is lazy because of technology, but truth
be told we can’t help it it is what it is. Technology has evolved and it is the
norm of this generation. You will not find anyone without having a phone, ipod,
ipad, etc. in their hands. Not only is technology used as entertainment, but it
is also used for educational purposes. And if a student is unable to operate these
technologies they are in trouble. They will not be able to keep up in this
society with all of the advances of technology. Basically this quote means that we can’t say that
technology is hindering students if our world is becoming more and more
depended on technology. We have to start getting more familiar with the new
technologies being made. And for the people over 40 (the elder people in my
family) should not criticize us because they don’t understand how to use the
technology. They should not try to get use from stop using it, but instead
learn how to use it themselves.
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