lications Implications for the Future Marsha Downs EDL 510 December 24, 2012 Thomas Ashley Implications for the Future “State of the Village Report” ➢ The wealth of the world is controlled by a select few people. ➢ There is more money spend on warfare and weapons each year than on education. ➢ There are more people on poverty world wide than people who have their basic needs met daily. ➢ Love people because we do not know where they come from or what they are going through. ➢ Do what you can to make a difference in the world and try to leave it better than you found it. “Mothers Discuss Their Kids’ Digital Lives” ➢ Maintaining balance between the digital world and the real world is a real concern for some parents. ➢ Mothers have noticed that their children are better at multitasking than they are even when there are distractions present. ➢ Work seems to be more rigorous because children have to search through more information and determine what is relevant and what is not. ➢ The safety of children with social media is a major concern for parents. “Educating the Digital Generation” ➢ Teaching ethics when it comes to using information, pictures, etc. for assignments. ➢ Students need a digital/technology background when they leave high school. ➢ Students are being to multitask really well because of digital media. ➢ Teachers need to make an effort to grasp digital media to grab the attention of students. ➢ Students need access to digital media to make sure they have experiences to become proficient in using digital