Task #2 Pokinitis

The implications of Will’s conversation with his daughter, is the reality of the read/write web. With this I see two major implications for the next generation of ELA teachers.

The first is that EVERYONE now has the ability to create in any medium; the conduits of expression are limitless. The benefit is that we will not have to urge our students to create projects using run of the mill art supplies. Now they use numerous forms of digital media to expression themselves. This will allow us to encourage future students to fine tune their work, transforming simple projects to masterpieces of professional quality. With a greater focus on the details and nuances of the work, their result would be more than a grade; it could be a piece they can add to their portfolio, or perhaps even something they earn money from.

The second implication is the type of student that we will encounter. A large portion of our students could be firmly established in various internet communities. The next generation of students, will undoubtedly have global ties through their personal blogs, podcasts, and ebooks. Tess has had 1,700 people read her first book and she is not even old enough to drive...very impressive. In this respect, the focus of the next generation of ELA teachers will be to make our students the best writers and readers of information. To ensure that they can comprehend and synthesize the information in front of them so they can render their own thoughts and ideas to other people.