Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts

Vickie Davis is a full time teacher who has some very good tips when dealing with children learning digital technology. Vickie has a different opinion when teaching children that has been very successful. She believes that she does not have to be at the front of the classroom teaching all of the time, but instead she allows her students to think for themselves and figure out problems. This in return gives the students a since of empowerment. Vickie states that when children have there own empowerment from accomplishing things on their own the entire class runs better.
Vickie Davis also mentioned in this video the importance of the way you teach students. She did not always stick to the traditional way of teaching. When learning only requires a pen and piece of paper certain students will not be inspired to learn. She takes time to evaluate each of her classes, and recognizes their strengths and weaknesses. By doing this she better knows how to accommodate students with different learning abilities. This keeps students interested and engaged, but still getting the required curriculum accomplished.Vickie stated that so many teachers think they have to know all the answers or techniques to be successful, but she disagrees with this. She challenges teachers to learn from their students, and to challenge her students to be "thinkers", and push themselves.
Vickie Davis has done amazing things when it comes to the digital world. She uses things like open sim which helps students teach others. Also, Digi Teen, which teaches students digital citizenship. Students can blog and share ideas with others too. Vickie has also created Flat classroom which lets students experience technology trends by writing reports with others, and getting connected with other students all over the world.
In conclusion, this was a very helpful video, and I believe Vickie Davis is on the right track with reaching children in the best ways.