The way children and teenagers perceive technology is much different than myself or my parents. Younger generations have access to a virtual world that is constantly evolving, though they have never been without it. Turkle analyzes that though technology grants immediate accessability, it degenerates our self-identity and respect for authenticity. Her annecdote with daughter at the museum, though an isolated incident, reflects the attitudes of many young people today: the real world lacked the impact desired so they want a technological solution...fast.
Turkle makes a good point: the way we interact with technology affects our day-to-day lives, especially for those who were raised with it as second-nature. These interactions and attitudes are going to affect the way we teach.
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I personally like Turkle's article a lot. Typically L&L articles are pro technology. Actually, a goal of ISTE is to promote technology use in classrooms. It is good for us to hear different voices.
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