PLN 5

PLN 5

            The article "Footprints in the Digital Age" by Will Richardson matters because it talks about how kids can interconnect with others on the Internet and take ownership of their own learning. First, this article made me think about how everything I do on line could affect my life outside of the Internet.  I now understand why Ms. Smith wants us to blog often.  It is for our benefit to connect with other students and learn how to edit and write excellent work.  I have heard that future employers will look at my facebook page and make decisions about me before they hire me.  In addition, this article is written to teachers about how to help students use new technology. Teachers are encouraged not to be misanthropes and learn with their students, and share their lives on line.  Our class is doing this with our blogs.  Finally, the Internet can be distracting at times due to facebook, youtube, and games, but it can be useful for learning.  A couple of examples are reading blogs and fischbowls in class.  In conclusion, the web is great for networking with others and learning.