"Conversations that follow viewing the stories are often filled with the feelings associated with discovering new territory: excitement about being in a foreign land, anxiety about not understanding the native language, in this case the language of media, and frustration as they struggle to remain openminded. It is my job to act as a guide, explaining digital stories in terms of their historical perspective, points of interest, component parts, and connections with their own personal and professional lives' (Ohler, 2008) It makes me sad to say that I have seen this first hand going thought school. In High school I had teachers that didn't like technology because they were used to the old talk and listen format. I don't agree with this method anymore at all. I believe that the wold is now moving too fast for that and that student's minds are moving too fast for just the good ole lecture to keep them focused. Students want interaction, sound affects, videos and other forms of technology that make learning engaging. Many teachers feel this isn't needed and they are stuck in their ways. Im not sure if they don't like technology, are afraid of technology or are just too stud in their easy to understand technology is here to stay. technology isn't something that you need to be scared of or worry about what people will think. Everyone is a "noob" and some point in their life, whether it be technology, women, or driving! We all started someone where. The cool thing is that we will all have to learn! technology is a living, breathing beast that is always evolving! So as users, so do we! Don't be afraid of teaching, storytelling or expressing yourself with technology because your new at it...trust me, we have all been there and we will all be there again. =D
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