LESSON 4 BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

Content:

            Lesson 4 apprehends on the need to change our educational systems for if not, generation gap will really prevail. With the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) it’s really a necessity to bridge the digital gap within our society. We should know that ICT is universal and influential, a lot of old traditions are being taken away in this new era that we should unavoidably adopt.

            Teachers should be urgent in bridging the gap between them and the new generation learners. The old technology were easily replaced by the new and improved tools that teachers should know and understand for them to impart to their students. If we fail to respond to this arising generation, then we are helping our students to neglect education and lose their enthusiasm in learning.

Experience:

            Fortunately, I am part of this 21^st millennium students who use digital type of instructional materials especially in making reports. As I observed, most of my teachers do not know how to manipulate or even make Power Point Presentation (I’m not blaming them for being so), I somehow pitied them for they were taught in a traditional way that’s why they also teach traditionally.

            On the other hand, I’m so happy that my teachers now are so open-minded about the new teaching styles where technology is being integrated in school. Hopefully, this is the start of bridging the gap between yesterday and today.

Reflection:

            “You cannot give what you do not have.” I cannot teach my students the technology-supported skills they need if I myself as a teacher do not know how to manipulate the computer. I love the idea of bridging the gap between the traditional educators and the modern learners. I cannot do it without an action. I do not want my students to become white elephants that’s why I will do my best to acquire the necessary skills I need to give what I have for the new generation learners.

                    I would commend some of my teachers before who grew in traditional teaching but are now willing to learn new technologies.  But other teachers are so complacent in giving traditional approaches which is becoming ineffective today. I somehow consoled to my teachers who do not know how to use computers but I would understand those who are already old since they cannot handle it anymore. But for younger educators, I cannot think of any reason of not learning the technology.

Application:

            Embracing the changes we have right now in our education system is not just for our students. We know exactly that ICT is global, so if we are able to adopt to the growth and innovations of ICT then it means so much. We become also global teachers who are partakers of bridging the gap between the old and the new generation. Teachers who can relate and connect in today’s education are confident enough to help their students do well in life. If I can bridge the gap between the old and the new, how much more in bridging the new and the future.  This is both beneficial to learners and teachers.