I was thrilled when my school announced its new 1-to-1 technology program in my first year of teaching, a decade ago. This announcement meant that each of our students would now have a school-issued laptop in the classroom. Not only was it a welcome transition from traditional paper-based learning, but it also meant that I would be relieved from my daily tussles with the copy machine. By Zak Cohen
Unfortunately, my excitement was short-lived.
The article then reads:
- How are schools keeping up with digital literacy?
- The fallacy of digital natives
- Digital literacy for a post-google World: Beyond “google it”
- Do students really know what is a credible source?
- “ChatGPT it” – A digital literacy strategy for a better learner experience
- Getting started: Using ChatGPT as a digital literacy strategy
Google has undoubtedly transformed the landscape of education, however, its influence has been imposed on our classrooms without much consideration for alternative solutions. Now, with the advent of advanced AI technologies such as ChatGPT, we are presented with an opportunity to take control of the technology that is being used in our classrooms. Given the advantages of ChatGPT, is it still justifiable to use Google in the classroom? The future of education is not set in stone and by taking control of the technology we use in our classrooms, we have the power to shape it for the better. Interesing read!
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