Comments on: A Lesson in Generational Difference http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/ A virtual notebook of Christian expression, journey, and study. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:19:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: ck http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/#comment-2633 ck Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:08:24 +0000 http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/#comment-2633 I am really torn about the younger generation using the Internet - from a teaching perspective, it has the potential to diminish the need for critical thought in using sources. (Typing in "seahorse" brings up a wide range of info, some more reliable than other.) On the other hand, much much more is available to students at an early age, in terms of texts and great visual/animation aids. I'm sure you'll be teaching your son about what sources (.edu versus a homemade webpage) are good, but I worry about the kids who don't have parents around like that. I am really torn about the younger generation using the Internet - from a teaching perspective, it has the potential to diminish the need for critical thought in using sources. (Typing in “seahorse” brings up a wide range of info, some more reliable than other.) On the other hand, much much more is available to students at an early age, in terms of texts and great visual/animation aids.

I’m sure you’ll be teaching your son about what sources (.edu versus a homemade webpage) are good, but I worry about the kids who don’t have parents around like that.

]]> By: Shawn Anthony http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/#comment-2603 Shawn Anthony Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:19:44 +0000 http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/#comment-2603 Thanks, Rick. I'll check it out. I need to do something. It would be totally irresponsible of me to not set up safe-guards to protect my kids. So, I appreciate the suggestion. I'll take as many as I can get. Thanks, Rick. I’ll check it out. I need to do something. It would be totally irresponsible of me to not set up safe-guards to protect my kids. So, I appreciate the suggestion. I’ll take as many as I can get.

]]> By: Rick Beckman http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/#comment-2602 Rick Beckman Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:14:38 +0000 http://www.lofitribe.com/2007/02/14/a-lesson-in-generational-difference/#comment-2602 Not quite a filter insomuch as it is a way of fostering responsibility through accountability, I recommend <a href="http://x3watch.com/" rel="nofollow">x3watch</a>. Just wanted to toss the idea out there. It may be useful down the road. Not quite a filter insomuch as it is a way of fostering responsibility through accountability, I recommend x3watch. Just wanted to toss the idea out there. It may be useful down the road.

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