The Networked Student

Rapid developments in technology are changing the way we and our students, communicate and work. The traditional approach of a linear model in education is becoming less and less relevant as the technology we use increasingly conditions us to expect immediate responses, be permanently connected to our friends and support networks and have ubiquitous access to information at the touch of a button.

No longer are the cleverest people regarded as those who can store and recall information from their brains, but are those who can access and retrieve accurate information, quickly and from a variety of devices. Digital literacy is an important skill which we all need to develop in order to be effective educators within this shifting technological environment.

The landscape in which we teach is changing, our students are changing, the ways in which our students learn are changing. We must change and so must the ways in which we support and teach our students.

This video gives a great overview of the networked student: