Technology and its Relationship with Us

The YouTube video posted by Wesch pretty accurately answers the question What is our relationship with technology? Technology is us and there is no way around, unless you are one of those people who lives off grid so to speak. I mean face it, without technology I wouldn't be blogging this response. I would be handwriting my answers and handing them in. I would be posting my response on the web allowing anyone and everyone to see what I am thinking. This isnt even the tip of the iceberg when it comes to technology. A blog is simple posting of ideas and words but is just a smaller part of the big picture. In the palm of your hand right now or incredibly close by is a small device called a cell phone. This little device can do almost anything when it comes to the range of technology and it is so small but so powerful. Resourcing is the best way to use technology to your advantage when working with youth you have the ability to reach out to anyone and research anything you need with technology. Prensky mentions that this generation is the first generation to grow up with the new technology that we are all becoming so fond of. This means that they are growing up with a deeper understanding of technology and they are under the assumption that tech nonsense powers our society. They are right but it does but the older generation isn't accustom to that. Youth love technology and by identifying with them you are more inclined to reach out to them better. Its pretty simple, you identify with your audience and by understanding them you can better work with them. If we as adults educate ourselves on technology then we are taking a step to better understanding the youth. That is the best way to use technology to your advantage to reach out and connect.