Conversations on Learning

I've been following a few conversations about Marc Prensky's article Engage Me or Enrage Me. In the original article, Prensky makes a case for the use of video games and other technologies as a way to bring students into a more appropriate style of learning.

Here are three blog posts that disagree somewhat with his premise.

• Chris Lehman, Principal of the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia shares his concerns. 
• Dennis Fermoyle, a veteran Social Studies teacher from Minnesota is a bit more harsh in his criticism.
  
• Kelly Christopherson, from Eston, SK writes about his concerns as well.

Here is a couple of posts supporting Prensky. 

• Scott Mcleod from Minnesota as well defends the article in two posts.
  First here,then here.

I would encourage you to read the comments from these posts as well to get a perspective on the various opinions. Then either comment on one of their blogs or leave a comment here. This is an important discussion that requires some fresh thought.