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 * __ iPod + iPhone + Video + Internet = iBrain __**


 * __ The Changing World of Digital Interaction __**
 * As teachers, we need to become familiar with the technological language and programs our students use.
 * __ The Changing Brain __**
 * It is important to know how student’s brains are changing and working now if we want brain-compatible classrooms. We need to become part of the transformation to this digital age.
 * The Reticular Activating System: A Busy Filter **
 * Research shows there are many changes in parts of the brain, including the RAS (reticular activating system) which is the brain’s first filter. This part of the brain filters incoming information and helps us to focus. Because of the fast paced increase in messages, the RAS scan more quickly and expects more information.
 * Digital Dopamine **
 * It is important to include both high-tech and low-tech activities in our lessons to get the dopamine flowing in students’ brains while they are learning.
 * Pruning Traditional Language Pathways **
 * Our students’ brains are changing as they use more and more technology. As educators, we need to enter our students’ world and change our brains too. Yet traditional communication skills still need to be developed since students will be encountering traditional learning classrooms as well.
 * __ Digital Dilemmas – __**__ Some concern for negative effects __
 * Frontal Lobe Lethargy **
 * The frontal lobes are responsible for abstract thinking, planning, decision making, and social interactions. With increased use of digital media, social skills are not maturing. Ability to empathize and relate to others may be delayed.
 * Attention **
 * As students divide their attention among various tasks, more stress is added to their lives. Downtime is necessary to balance the brain. Social interactions, exercise, and naps are helpful.
 * Depression **
 * Communication that is limited to computers lacks emotional warmth and more incidences of isolation and depression in students may occur.
 * Social-Emotional Intelligence: Lost in Cyberspace? **
 * A lack of social skills may be a side effect of too much time spent with technology.
 * Multitasking-or not? **
 * Researches believe that the ability to multitask may make NetGeners less productive, creative, or inventive.
 * Differences in Reading Skills **
 * Some experts fear that children who learn to read on fast paced equipment may lose their ability to comprehend and reflect on the text they are encountering.
 * Differences in Information Acquisition **
 * Net Geners absorb information differently than any other generation.
 * __ Digital Dividends __**
 * Increased appreciation for social interactions when they do occur, knowing how to seek and find information, collaboration with others, and highly individualized instruction are some of the pros of our high-tech world.
 * __ Digital Dangers __**
 * Inappropriate use of digital media and addictive behavior are potential dangers. Helping students find a healthy balance between technology and social interactions is important.
 * __ The Brains of Today and Tomorrow __**
 * Expanding our capabilities through digital media and learning to use it wisely is important.