Ian Jukes

Admittedly, as someone who teaches photography, graphic design, journalism, pop culture, and teaches either in a Mac lab or with iPads, I'm not the audience for this book. However, the authors' biases are at times so blatant and offensive that I can't imagine how they expect to persuade tech-resistant teachers to see their point of view. They make some decent points about needing to adjust teaching strategies to reach students who grow up in a digital world, but five years after publication, this book is already exponentially outdated--something I like to think the authors would realize and accept, based on what they wrote.

(I had to read this book for a class I'm taking...this was not a book I chose to read.)… (mehr)

The authors make it clear that education needs to change. As they explain, the current educational system is preparing students for the past. They describe not only how times have changed but also how students are different and in significant ways. The digital age has changed how our brains develop. This requires a new approach to learning. It is common for older generations to lament what is happening to young people today. Jukes and Schaaf, however, provide a more positive perspective of today’s youth. They also describe in detail how education needs to change. Each chapter is also filled with actions and resources for implementing those changes. This is a book for educators at any level, including higher education, who are committed to preparing students for the world that exists now and in the future. This is a book that is informative, inspiring, and practical.… (mehr)