This was a great podcast on digital learning and its impact on students. It was really interesting to hear the statistics on digital media use in the younger generation. This information is especially useful as a teacher. The influential power of digital media has altered and benefited the life of many people, especially social network sites. Such sites promote civic engagement and cooperative learning communities. However, there is still a participation gap in this country. Although the gap is not as big as it once was, in my school district and even at my school, few students have access to digital media on a daily basis.
We need to make sure that every kid in America has the ability to access computers in order to download or upload information or to store school work. Access to computerized technology and all of the skills and experiences these new devices provide students is critical. The new hidden curriculum in many school districts is the use of digital media as a learning tool and social networks influence young people to take an active role in their learning.
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I think what is interesting about the gap is how it has changed. It's not so much about having equipment and materials (even if not at home they have access somewhere) but in terms of what they can do, the impact of not having free daily access really impacts students. In many ways, some of these students are falling further behind even though they can now learn computer skills at school because truly participating requires frequent access and time.
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