tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431466140161074363.post1958596769388509916..comments2014-10-21T00:47:51.345-07:00Comments on Ed Tech Emu: What does the Tablet mean TO education not IN educationJason Kernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12743412719952087433noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431466140161074363.post-66637701353552723192010-01-04T17:47:06.797-08:002010-01-04T17:47:06.797-08:00"we have found that crafting a good multimedi..."we have found that crafting a good multimedia message requires quite a bit of critical thinking, prewriting and editing."<br /><br />I totally agree with this. As a former web design and video production teacher, I fully appreciate pre-production. I also think it is one of the most difficult thing for students to embrace but it makes the most difference in the end product. Also having the ability to edit the project easily is a huge learning experience.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts.Jason Kernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743412719952087433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431466140161074363.post-8796163569925289372010-01-04T10:37:38.543-08:002010-01-04T10:37:38.543-08:00"Doesn't that mean we should be taking a ..."Doesn't that mean we should be taking a hard look at how we are teaching these students to write?"<br /><br />I think the answer to that question is a resounding Yes! I think the change is already afoot and is not dependent on the developing technolgy. The new technology may speed the change but there is no question that the students we teach need to learn communication skills that are for a hyperconnected world.<br /><br />We found that when we incorporate digital essays and storytelling we also have the opportunity to hone traditional writing skills. we have found that crafting a good multimedia message requires quite a bit of critical thinking, prewriting and editing.bbarredahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088708751622202808noreply@blogger.com