This is a very interesting (10 minute) video by Philip Zimbardo. It is animated, (drawings on a dry erase board.) He speaks about how people approach time, how today's younger generation feel about classrooms, addictions, digital culture, family values, etc.
http://fora.tv/2010/03/25/Philip_Zimbardo_The_Secret_Powers_of_Time_Animated
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I think, that's kind of a misconception.
I mean, yeah, I've spent a lot of time in front of the glowing screen, and I'm certain others have, but it's not an addiction in my peer society... although they are constantly checking their cell phones.
Interactive, creative, computer based. Hmm. I think that idea is already being tested... google something like, online education for high school students. I think some students in Alabama and South Dakota are doing that already.
I think that at least the creative and interactive parts ought to be a part of it. Also, more social. Kids are always going to talk; why not encourage that instead of encouraging silence and obedience?
Argh! Me computer's dial-up service don't load the video in a reasonable amount of time! 10 min waiting is 1 minute watching.... and I'm not going to sit here for two hours.
Since I'm 14 years old, I'd be rather interested; could you highlight a few important points for me?