BP_2_2209104_Anti-Teaching

The article, "Anti-Teaching: Confronting the Crisis of Significance" by Wesch hit the nail on the head in regards to today's teaching methods. I hear my own students ask what it is that they need to know for the test and this just two days before the test. They have become so accustomed to memorizing information instead of internalizing and learning.

I have begun to use Web 2.0 tools to involve students in their own learning. They have set up blogs, which have proven to be a great tool for debating issues, creating instructional tools of their own and socializing. Some would think that socializing does not help in the classroom, but I beg to differ. These social networks have helped my students set up study sessions, exchange study guide websites and posting work.

We must accept the fact that students favor their iPods, computers and social networks and we should take advantage of their interest in these areas and use it to our advantage.

D. Carcano