Web 2.0 Student and Young Adults Empowerment

Adora Svitak a 21st Century Learner and Teacher

Wow, it is really amazing to see a young girl who has clear perspective of what are the needs of the 21^st Century Learners. Adora Svitak video Presenters Introduction, made me reflect on how web 2.0 can empower students and young adults on there learning paths to give them a clearer expectation of were they are heading too. She mentions that anyone can do anything they want. That children and teenagers can feel limited in this adult world in many ways, but everything is possible. She uses herself as a clear example of how she got started as a writer, then as a blogger, then became interested in the education and how she is a learner and teacher of this 21st Century Education. She inspires educators, students and administrators by showing learning skills and resources to make learning easy and representative. I am sure that my students will be inspired by her and will pursue and reflect who they want to be.

As for the learning scenario, everyday we expose students to new learning trends that inspire them, and their learning feedback teaches and gives us insight information. In her video she displays herself giving a class to adults. As a teacher she shows different learning styles with technology, easy and understandable lectures and instant feedback response to questions asked. Adults seemed fascinated and interested with all the visuals she used. So, if adults enjoy the class why can’t we make these enjoyable and at the same time fulfill the needs of the 21^st Century Learners? 

It is true when she mentions that learning should be the one area where students should take control to really shape their learning experience. Due to the fact that they follow their inquiry, analyze a variety of sources to outline possible perspectives, solve problems or make conclusions, and the best part of it is that they share it to the numerous online communities. As educators, we have a great responsibility on motivating the creativity and imagination, creation and sharing of our students. This will lead them to greater expectations and to a true acquisition of knowledge.

“Writing is a mark you make on the world and make sure that mark is something you can be proud of and at the same time let your imagination really flow don’t worry about what others think and worry first for yourself and then you can get started on editing and revision (Adora Svitak, 2009)".

 Refrences

Adora, S. (Narrator). (2009). Presenters Introduction [Online video]. United States:lanscorp.                 Retrieved January 10, 2014, fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unbbLmADNqc&               list=PLC9C32ABBF75687B9&feature=c4-overview-vl

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