Double Entry Journal #4

Quote:
"Educators need to work together to insure that every American young person has access to the skills and experiences needed to become a full participant, has the ability to articulate their understanding of the way that media shapes our perceptions of the world, and has been socialized into the emerging ethical standards which should shape their practices as media makers and participants in online communities." -What Wikipedia Can Teach Us About The New Media Literacies (Part One)

Response:
I chose this quote because I think it is very true. Children are our future leaders, and they need to know how to do the acts associated with new technology; Wikipedia is a part of new technology. When people use Wikipedia, they need to also use other sources. They need to make sure what they are reading is true. In this way, Wikipedia promotes the development of 21st centure skills. In my opinion, teachers should allow their students to use Wikipedia, though they need to use other resources as well. This will help students practice the skills they need for their future life of work.

        Wikipedia and Kids

Sources:

"WHAT WIKIPEDIA CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE NEW MEDIA LITERACIES (PART ONE)." Confessions of an Aca-Fan — — The Official Weblog of Henry Jenkins. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2012. <http://henryjenkins.org/2007/06/what

" Google Image Result for http://www.wikiforkids.ws/images/Wikipedia-kids.png." Google. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2012. <http://www.google.com/imgres?