These first two chapters deal with the idea of an evolving classroom. The pros and cons of it and also the way it's changing people are at the forefront. All the ideal views from the beginning of chapter 1 offer a peek into the way technology has or will change the classroom. Chapter 1 really was a lot of things I've already heard, and while informative, was a bit repetitive. It really focused on the change we are going through and the new direction things are taking.
The second chapter was more intriguing because it focused on HOW and WHY technology in the classroom was a good idea. One of the most interesting ideas was the learned information vs. the right now information. So much of the info kids get is instant and in response to something they are curious about. It's not necessarily something they will remember but it's something they need to know NOW, so they seek it out to help them short term. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, just different and it's something we need to adapt too.
Overall this seems like an interesting book, but I hope it keeps offering new ideas and expands upon some of the themes we've been exploring, otherwise it will be incredibly intuitive at this point.
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