Week 30
I will be using the Rolfe’s et al’s (2001) reflection model to guide my reflection as I look at the development of personal skills which are essential soft skills that help to navigate
the digital world in a positive manner.
the digital world in a positive manner.
What?
The digital world allows students to access information and to connect with people within seconds.
Having a social media presence can offer a meaningful way to connect with people however this
practice needs to be underpinned by a number of soft skills. According to Daggett (2015), a digital
footprint will follow a person forever, carrying information they have posted and whatever information
others have posted about them. At our school we have a set of nine school values, one value is taught
each week during each term. This gives the children the opportunity to fully understand, live and
breathe these valuable skills such as integrity and responsibility. When the children are using digital
devices they know that they need to interact with each other in a positive way, at the moment they
share with each other via emails and they know they can only write positive messages to one another.
The students are also collaborating when they are working on google docs together, working in an
environment where everyone in class can see each other's work and comments. Providing an in
class platform to share is a great opportunity to teach these soft skills before launching onto a blog
site that can be seen worldwide.
Having a social media presence can offer a meaningful way to connect with people however this
practice needs to be underpinned by a number of soft skills. According to Daggett (2015), a digital
footprint will follow a person forever, carrying information they have posted and whatever information
others have posted about them. At our school we have a set of nine school values, one value is taught
each week during each term. This gives the children the opportunity to fully understand, live and
breathe these valuable skills such as integrity and responsibility. When the children are using digital
devices they know that they need to interact with each other in a positive way, at the moment they
share with each other via emails and they know they can only write positive messages to one another.
The students are also collaborating when they are working on google docs together, working in an
environment where everyone in class can see each other's work and comments. Providing an in
class platform to share is a great opportunity to teach these soft skills before launching onto a blog
site that can be seen worldwide.
So what?
Teaching so called “soft skills” or life skills are a necessary part of education and this should definitely
be taught hand in hand with digital content. According to Daggett (2014), Education is a powerful tool
that can reduce inequalities and help to influence the outcome of the most disadvantaged. Our role
as educators is to provide opportunities to engage with technology in a responsible way. The digital
age is moving at an alarming rate and the facilitator's role is adapting to meet these needs. As outlined
by Bolstad & Gilbert (2012), Individual knowledge is important for personal cognitive development
and to be able to participate economically and socially however individuals must be able to share
ideas and knowledge by collaborating and connecting. In class the children work collaboratively and
they have learnt so much in terms of sharing their ideas, working as a team and problem solving.
be taught hand in hand with digital content. According to Daggett (2014), Education is a powerful tool
that can reduce inequalities and help to influence the outcome of the most disadvantaged. Our role
as educators is to provide opportunities to engage with technology in a responsible way. The digital
age is moving at an alarming rate and the facilitator's role is adapting to meet these needs. As outlined
by Bolstad & Gilbert (2012), Individual knowledge is important for personal cognitive development
and to be able to participate economically and socially however individuals must be able to share
ideas and knowledge by collaborating and connecting. In class the children work collaboratively and
they have learnt so much in terms of sharing their ideas, working as a team and problem solving.
Now What?
The safety concerns of having an online presence is a factor that must be considered as children
are vulnerable and they may otherwise make unwise decisions in the heat of the moment and not
consider the possible repercussions. As stated by Daggett (2015), It is important that clear guidelines
and a deep understanding of the possible consequences are highlighted to the students. When using
digital devices it may seem that the children are engaged with their learning but we as educators need
to ensure that they are benefiting academically as well. As noted by Daggett (2015), who argues that
there needs to be a balance with digital collaboration and online interaction as it may reduce academic
performance.
are vulnerable and they may otherwise make unwise decisions in the heat of the moment and not
consider the possible repercussions. As stated by Daggett (2015), It is important that clear guidelines
and a deep understanding of the possible consequences are highlighted to the students. When using
digital devices it may seem that the children are engaged with their learning but we as educators need
to ensure that they are benefiting academically as well. As noted by Daggett (2015), who argues that
there needs to be a balance with digital collaboration and online interaction as it may reduce academic
performance.
References
Bolstad, R., Gilbert, J., McDowall, S., Bull, A., Boyd, S., & Hipkins, R. (2012). Supporting future-oriented
learning & teaching: A New Zealand perspective. Wellington: Ministry of Education.
learning & teaching: A New Zealand perspective. Wellington: Ministry of Education.
Daggett, B. (2014). Addressing Current and Future Challenges in Education. Retrieved from
http://www.leadered.com/pdf/2014MSC_AddressingCurrentandFutureChallenges.pdf
http://www.leadered.com/pdf/2014MSC_AddressingCurrentandFutureChallenges.pdf
OECD. (2016) Trends Shaping Education 2016, OECD Publishing, Paris. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/trends_edu-2016-enDaggett, B. (2014). Addressing Current and Future Challenges in Education. Retrieved from http://www.leadered.com/pdf/2014MSC_AddressingCurrentandFutureChallenges.pdf
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