DCI: Too much focus on tablets/devices?

[Anonymous]

another article if interested

http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cleveland-browns-strategy-write-this-down-1407795873

[Anonymous]

Straight from the article you posted (and you keep posting pseudo-research):

"Shanahan's preference for handwriting isn't a surprise despite his age, said Mueller, one of the paper's authors. She said that the generation that took notes by hand in school is more drawn to the research showing handwriting is a better learning tool than typing.

"Handwriting is everything," said veteran Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby. "Football is all about the little things. Little directions. You write down a few little things, you put it together and it adds up."

And, Dansby said, it also helps soothe his paranoia."

What exactly is your point except to keep the (largely) anti-DCI thread on the first page of DCUM? Kaya? Is that you?

[Anonymous]

Until a few years ago many Ivy League school resisted offering online classes for various reasons including that studies has shown that online learning was less effective than traditional classroom learning. Now most if all offer online courses and degrees!

Very interesting that article that sites multiple studies from both sides of the debate.

"Wolf is optimistic that we can learn to navigate online reading just as deeply as we once did print—if we go about it with the necessary thoughtfulness. In a new study, the introduction of an interactive annotation component helped improve comprehension and reading strategy use in a group of fifth graders. It turns out that they could read deeply. They just had to be taught how."

[http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/being-a-better-online-reader]


"As children now spend considerable time reading electronic media, digital reading skills and good reading comprehension are essential. However, many studies agree that screen-based reading leads to shallow reading, short attention spans, and poor comprehension. Therefore, this work presents a collaborative reading annotation system with a reading annotation and interactive discussion scaffold (CRAS-RAIDS) for improving reading performance in collaborative digital reading environments. This study used a quasi-experimental design. Fifty-three Grade 5 students were recruited from two classes of an elementary school in Taoyuan County, Taiwan. One class was randomly designated the experimental group used the proposed CRAS-RAIDS support for collaborative reading. The other class was designated the control group and used the traditional paper-based reading annotation method and face-to-face discussions. The two groups were then compared in terms of reading attitude, reading comprehension, and use of reading strategy in an active reading context. Analytical results show that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in direct and explicit comprehension, inferential comprehension performance, and use of reading strategy. Moreover, the experimental group, but not the control group, had a significantly improved reading attitude in the total dimensions and in the behavioral and affective sub-dimensions. Additionally, the experimental group showed positive interest and high learning satisfaction."

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131514000955

DCI may just be on the forefront of shift in perspective and how our brains will process information in the future. This is a new note-taking skills that children in the future will acquire at a younger age. Maybe DCI parents/school should invest is the orange glasses for those who are concerned about potential health risk (ie ey strain and sleep patterns
).

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/can-orange-glasses-help-you-sleep-better/?_r=0[]

[Anonymous]

Thanks for posting the article on showing potential benefits of on line reading.

I guess my point in posting articles is to highlight that tech use in the classroom is new and we don't have a good understanding of both the positive and negative consequences. Given the lack of research, adopting a balanced approach makes sense. That to me means having some classes, such as math, science and design, using the chromebook, but offering some tech free classes as well. As more research is conducted, this approach could be adapted.

The articles I post range in quality and some are biased but I am posting them to show the kinds of research that are being done for those who might be interested. Please feel free to ignore.

[Anonymous]

I don't usually comment but I am reading the articles and I appreciate the varied perspectives. It helps to see what the range of information is out there on this topic, which is important.

[Anonymous]

Another article from NYT. Not a research article but offers several different perspectives.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/19/fashion/hey-kids-look-at-me-when-were-talking.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=Moth-Visible&module=inside-nyt-region®i

[Anonymous]

Okay, another NYT article. Not relevant to schools but still interesting

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/style/how-to-manage-media-in-families.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fthis-life&contentCollection=fashion&action=click&module=NextInCollection®ion=Footer&pgtype=article

[Anonymous]

Here is an article from ed week re: Rocketship charter school. I know DCI isn't Rocetship but article discusses pros/cons of blended learning.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/01/21/19el-rotation.h33.html

[Anonymous]

I don't think DCI is Blended Learning though...that involves using a computer in lieu of a teacher at some points in the day, right?

[Anonymous]

I think that is right. I know it is not the same but just thought it was interesting to see what Rocketship does with technology. I am trying to learn as much as possible about the positive and benefits of tech use in the classroom, even if some of what I read doesn't apply to DCI.

I really want to love DCI but I continue to have reservations. My goal is to learn more about tech and education so I can make an informed decision. That maybe sending my kid to DCI but coming up with a plan to create balance at home or exploring other school options.

[Anonymous]

I was wondering when the trolls were going to notice this thread was off the front page and bring it back again!!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks, but I am not a troll. Just a parent who is thinking a lot about MS for DC. When I read something I find interesting, I post it. Other parents may or may not find it helpful. I am not sure why you think I am a troll.

[Anonymous]

Here is another article/interview by Dr. Frances Jensen, a neuroscientist, who spoke at Neurology conference in DC. I think it an interesting point is how teenage brain is still growing which can lead to changes in IQ and how the teenage years are important in terms of brain stimulation.


I know this is not directly related to tech but I think this research supports a cautious approach.

Sorry in advance for those who find the articles annoying. Please feel free to just ignore. I just happen to find this topic really interesting.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/health-science/neuroscientist-discusses-research-on-teenage-brain/2015/04/22/005aded8-e93c-11e4-8581-633c536add4b_video.html

[Anonymous]

Okay, so sorry to revive this crazy long and tiresome thread, but I thought this article was interesting.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/18/technology/smartphones-schools-ban/

[Anonymous]

My kid's not even at a DCI feeder, but I am really interested in this topic. Thanks for the links!