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Not all students like using the digital technology. Now What?

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Most of my students really like the classroom blog and all the digital technology I’ve put into the course, most but not all. A few students tell me they hate it. I have been struggling to find a way to engage those few. At first, I thought they hated it because they didn’t know how to use it so I sat with them and helped them on a one on one basis. But that didn’t seem to help much.

I’m not sure why they don’t take to the new technology like a duck to water, but I’m thinking it has to do with their capacity to deal with frustration when there’s a problem. They can’t seem to handle much. When I talk about perseverance, their eyes glaze over. they tell me they hate computers. So for the next unit, I’m going to print out the material on the links for those kids who hate to use computers, and I’ll just let the kids choose whether to go on line or to use my handouts. I haven’t done this before so I’ll let you know what happened. Has anyone found a way to engage students who are reluctant to use the new technology. I’m a bit frustrated myself.

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2 Responses to “Not all students like using the digital technology. Now What?”

  1. Mathew on April 22nd, 2008 8:20 am

    I can see where blogging is really boring to a student who doesn’t like to write. I can see where reading web sites is boring to a student who doesn’t like to read.

    However, I’d be surprised if a student didn’t like taking digital photographs or making music and putting it all together.

    What are some of the digital projects you’re working on in your class?

  2. Elona Hartjes on April 22nd, 2008 5:27 pm

    Mathew,
    I see your point, but how do I incorporate music or photographs into my grade 12 unit on the teenage brain? Any ideas?

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