Lesson 4: Bridging the Generation Gap

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Content          

             This topic talks about the generation gap between the learners before and the learners of this technology generation, the gap between the teachers who educate and the internet age students. It also tackles about how to bridge this gap in order to make learning a harmonious experience for both the teacher and the learners.

            The gap between the older generation and the generation today is evident in how they dress, socialize, and see things in their own ways. These gaps cannot be resolve unless some changes are adopted in a proper way and time. In some cases, there are schools that do not have computer/technology facilities that they might be left behind. It is understandable for this situation for the transition to take time. However, to produce globally competitive citizens, there is a need to prepare for bridging the digital gap in the society. Therefore, we need to understand what this ICT will bring us. First, the new network of instantaneous communication is global, overcoming borders between countries and continents. Second, much of what elders believe may not be applicable anymore to the new generation, especially along matters of traditional value systems. And third, Alvin  Tofflers book, Future Shock shows how the information age has begun to create many cultural changes in the units of the community. So, to bridge the gap, technology supported skills and technology-equipped teachers are needed to be in schools today.

Experience

                When I was in high school, when Internet is widely spreading, most of our teachers are often attending seminars and conferences about new high technologies for them to cope-up with the new generation. They said it is not just for them but for the students to be motivated in attending to school. The school also hired information technology teachers and ordered more technology facilities. When a student reaches second year, they let us pick what major we wanted to study, like information technology, cosmetics, automotive, electrical, programming, agriculture, food processing, drafting, computer animations, etc. and those are all technology-oriented.

Reflection

            This must be reflected with teachers and those who plan to take Education. The new generation is different as we are and this might create a gap that might affect harmonious learning. The students might know a lot better than you, so take responsibility. These things must be reflected upon for there are schools in the far-flung areas that also lack facilities.

Application                 

               As future teachers, our learning and skills can be applied in those places. The environment today can be a learning resource of students itself. We have to take actions if we do not want children to be bored at school and opt to learn at home.