Week 1 Blog
This week for class we discussed Seymour Papert: Computers for Children (Mind Storms) and Digital Equity Reading: Shonfeld, M.; Cotnam-Kappel,M.; Judge,M.; Yeehan Ng, C.; Gabin Ntebutse, J.; Williamson-Leadley, S.; Yildiz, M.N. (February, 2021). Learning in Digital Environments: a model for cross-cultural alignment. This week's discussion points are as follows: Do you agree with Seymour Papert’s idea that computers will change (have changed) the way that humans think eg. Mechanical thinking and think about themselves? How does teaching with technology in digital environments foster cross-cultural exchange and increase digital competency? To begin, I do agree with Papert's idea that computers have changed and will continue to change the way we think. We live in a time where technology literacy is so important, if you don't know how to use your smartphone, computer, etc. it has the potential to hinder your everyday actions. In a world of social media through online platf...