Oct 8 2011: I think the internet has the power to give students who may not have had a voice at school the courage to express themselves. It also offers connections and possibilities far beyond the traditional classroom walls. However, the two are not mutually exclusive. In some formal education institutions the internet is at the heart of university courses by being the focus for study, not just a tool for learning. Innovative educators such as Dr. Michael Wesch at Kansas State University encourage creativity, inquiry and critical thinking in their students.
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the video collage of students’ reflections: http://visionsofstudents.org/
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Check out http://mediatedcultures.net/ksudigg/?p=303 and
the video collage of students’ reflections: http://visionsofstudents.org/