Professional Development Workshop CIED 7601 Valdosta State University Katie Martin

1. Digital Communication in the
21st Century
Ms. Katie Martin
PDLM Workshop: CIED 7601

2. Cheering on your team…
A day at the park… Out to dinner with friends…
Out on a romantic date…

3. Do you think that Albert Einstein’s statement has
merit?

4. Pre-Workshop Survey
 Agree Strongly/Agree/Neutral/Disagree/Disagree Strongly
 1. The Internet has made us less curious and inclusive.
 2. Age restrictions should be placed on social media
websites.
 3. Communication through technology devices impacts the
way we socialize today.
 4. The advances in technology are moving too fast.
 5. Technology is one of the fastest growing addictions in our
society.
 6. The Internet is the best invention ever.

5. Questions to Think About…
 How is technology revolutionizing society and the
means by which we communicate in the 21st century?
 What are the most commonly used modes of
communication?
 What impact does communication play on the
development of adolescents and in the social setting?
 How can technology be effectively used to enhance a
learning environment?

7. 1. Sarah has a big anatomy test tomorrow. Her parents have been reminding her how
important grades are this year as she starts looking at colleges. The NSYNC reunion tour
is in town tonight and she receives a text that a friend has bailed to stay home and study.
This is the chance of a lifetime…there will be more anatomy tests but this is the only
NSYNC reunion tour. What does Sarah choose? What are the results of her decision?
2. Jim is a senior in high school and his car is in the shop. During math class, he takes his
phone out of his pocket to text message his mother. His teacher sees the phone and
collects it due to the school’s handbook and technology usage policy. Was the teacher
justified in their action? What might Jim have done differently?
3. Adam is a new student in school and prefers to sit in the back of the classroom. Each
student has a computer to use in class for note taking and research. Adam has found a
website that allows him to play free games like pool, blackjack, and poker. Adam shows
up to class for a quiz Wednesday without notes. When asked by the teacher, he states he
did not know notes could be used on the quiz. All other students in the class are prepared
and do well on the quiz; Adam can only guess on 2 out of 10 questions. How would you
approach this situation and deal with Adam? Is it safe to assume he was off-task if he was
the only one who didn’t hear the instructions? What steps would you take to ensure that
Adam gets on track?

8. NPR Survey
 American Attitudes Towards Technology
 92% of all Americans under age 60 say they have used a
computer.
 87% believe computers have made life better for
Americans.
 57% believe the government should help low-income
people get access to computers.
 78% believe the government should help low-income
children receive access to the Internet.
 Internet Fears: 85% possibility of dangerous strangers
contacting kids; 84% availability of pornography; and 73%

9. Poll Everywhere
 Q: What percentage of millennial’s (18-29 year olds)
sleep within an arms reach of their phones?
Link to Poll

10.  Q: What ways can technology negatively impact education?
Link to Poll

11.  Q: What ways can technology positively impact education?
Link to Poll

12. Workshop Blog
 Digital Communication in the 21st Century

13. Feedback

14.  Thank you very much for your attention and
participation in this workshop. I hope it was a valuable
learning experience and that you can use at least 1
piece of information to enhance your own classroom.
 If you have further questions, feel free to email me:
 Ms. Katie Martin
 kjmartin23@gmail.com
Have a wonderful day!