This article is about multi-tasking. But not just any multi-tasking...multi-tasking with endless amounts of technology. The article begins with a question of when does it become a cause of concern? Someone is watching T.V. and texting, someone is on the computer and her cell phone. When is enough, enough? The article goes on to consider the positives before we bash the fact that technology is taking over. "Multitasking is skill just like focusing is a skill." Determine whether people can do both. Many times people can separate multitasking and focusing. If thats not the case, thats when concern may set in.
I completely understand where parents or educators are coming from with concern for their children and students using several modes of technology all at once. I find myself using my cell phone when I'm watching T.V. or sitting on the computer. The article is absolutely right in that we are digital natives. Technology has been infused in us since we were born and things are only getting more complex. I like how they called it media meshing instead of multitasking. Everything we are learning most recently is to enable us to incorporate technology into our classrooms and daily lives. There is no hiding from it.
Believe me, there is a time and a place for technology. But when things can be incorporated and its appropriate, its our job to make it happen. I don't think using multiple means of technology at one time is cause for concern as long as they are taught how to use them correctly. Now we will have to include technology expectations within our expectations already set. We need to make room for technology, it's not stopping and neither should we.
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