The digital generation were born after the Internet became popular and approach digital tools with more fluency and often less restraint than the older generation. They also take advantage of a mobile and ubiquitous computing environment where customization of learning is key to their success. However, digital fluency and 24/7 access to an online world has it's delights as well as dilemmas. With this new empowerment comes great responsibility for all learners. Join E-Learning Coordinator and Flat Classroom Projects co-founder Julie Lindsay as she explores learning while digital in the 21st Century and shares common concerns and solutions for all parents. This presentation will include the following: * Characteristics of the digital generation and what it means to be growing up digital in the 21st Century * Strategies for learning online and managing a healthy and secure digital life * Digital Citizenship areas of awareness * Possible solutions for common parental concerns about learning while digital

1. Learning Digitally Julie Lindsay E-Learning Coordinator Beijing BISS International School March 2011

2. Presentation Outline Part 1: Understanding the Digital Generation Part 2: Advantages of Technology Part 3: Digital Citizenship Part 4: Strategies and solutions for common parental concerns

3. Part 1Understanding the Digital Generation http://www.flickr.com/photos/44568283@N02/4098316274/

4. Virginia Video How Technology Rocks Virginia’s World

5. Let’s Talk!

6. A View of Students Today

8. Have developed hyperlinked minds

9. Brains able to process information in parallel not linear fashionhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/44568283@N02/4097561067/

10. 21C Learning Practices Digital Learners prefer receiving multiple information sources Digital Learners prefer parallel processing and multi-tasking We prefer receiving slow, single source We prefer linear processing Ian Jukes: The Digital Generation

11. 21C Learning Practices Digital Learners prefer processing pics, sound, colors, video before they process text Digital Learners prefer random access and hyperlinked multimedia info We prefer to process text We prefer to provide linear material Ian Jukes: The Digital Generation

12. 21C Learning Practices DL prefer to network and collaborate simultaneously with others We prefer them to work independently before networking and interacting Ian Jukes: The Digital Generation

14. Customization

15. Scrutiny

16. Integrity

17. Collaboration

18. Entertainment

19. Speed

20. InnovationTechnology is like the air……….

21. Global Internet Users As a % of total Internet User Hours: 42% viewing content 22% social networking 36% ‘other’ (email, commerce, searching) How the World Spends it's Time Online. (2010, June 16). Visual Economics. Retrieved August 1, 2010, from http://www.visualeconomics.com/how-the-world-spends-its-time-online_2010-06-16/

22. Misconceptions….. About children and the Internet: Safety – It is safe if you follow guidelines and know what you are doing Predators - Are a VERY small minority of users That children spend all their time on games - NO Research shows games used are mostly educational Talk to friends Socialize online connected with school

23. Part 2Advantages of Technology

24. Communication over the Internet

25. Digital Creativity http://www.flickr.com/photos/garlandcannon/4902058040/

26. Association of Virtual Worlds Headquarters http://www.flickr.com/photos/hiperia3d/2922516902/ Real-World Experiences via Games and Simulations

27. Learning in a connected world

28. Online Collaboration

29. Let’s Talk!

30. Part 3Digital Citizenship

31. Digital Citizenship “…the norms of behavior with regard to technology use” Ribble and Bailey

32. What does this all mean?

33. Elements of Digital Citizenship Not just a list of rules Needs to be flexible along with changing technologies May be family or culture specific Does not focus on what technology can DO, but on how technology should be USED

34. Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship Digital Access Digital Commerce Digital Communication Digital Literacy Digital Etiquette Digital Law Digital Rights and Responsibilities Digital Health and Wellness Digital Security Mike Ribble: Raising a Digital Child

35. Manage Your Digital Footprint Online profile – avatar, description Personal Learning Network (PLN) Digital portfolio (professional) Social networks and other online places Tertiary education – entrance to Future employment Google yourself!

36. Digital Footprint Internet Photos Video

37. Let’s Talk!

38. Part 4: Strategies and solutions for common parental concerns

39. Things Parents Need to be Aware of Children do not know everything about technology! Parents should: Get involved with technology education Find out about the technology your children are using

40. Things Parents Need to be Aware of 2. Consider where children use computers Parents should: Encourage use of computing in family areas Be interested in what is on ‘the screen’ Find common online interests such as researching a holiday destination

41. Things Parents Need to be Aware of 3. Parental controls can be put on the computer Parents can: Install software that blocks sites and allows you to see what sites have been visited Remember, there are always ways around this – better to educate than block

42. Things Parents Need to be Aware of 4. Digital content is almost impossible to remove once uploaded Parents should: Help children manage their digital footprint by modeling good practice Discuss safe and secure online learning habits with their children

43. Things Parents Need to be Aware of 5. Technology is not always the answer Parents should: Encourage a balanced lifestyle Provide alternative ways to be creative and active Consider removing the technology – good parenting always comes first

44. Empowerment with Responsibility

45. Be a DigiParent In Three Easy Steps

46. #1 Research the Technology Connect Yourself

47. #2 Monitor and Be Engaged

48. # 3 Avoid the 'Fear Factor'Make a Difference http://flickr.com/photos/breakdennis/

49. Resources All resources for this presentation can be found linked from my portfolio at http://julielindsay.wikispaces.com

50. http://flickr.com/photos/oberazzi/

51. Julie Lindsay E-Learning Coordinator Beijing (BISS) International School lindsay.julie@gmail.com http://julielindsay.wikispaces.com Twitter: @julielindsay