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hanging technology and its ubiquity has had the greatest impact on younger generations
of students. The reality is that the more connected, less attentive, and, perhaps, more
entitled students of today are a reflection of the rapidly changing society around them. For
some students, they have never known a world without the Internet.
I do notice a dierence, having taught for 38 years, says James
D. McJunkins, an assistant professor in Clark Atlanta Universitys
Department of Mass Media Arts. Now theres more to distract the
students, and it seems to be more of a challenge.
McJunkins is not alone in his assessment.
Dr. Renae D. Mayes, an assistant professor and director of the
school counseling program at Ball State University, says that while
students creativity and intelligence has not been hindered, work
ethic is suering and students require more hand-holding than
past students have demanded.
Dr. Craig Cameron, a professor of biochemistry and molecular
biology at Penn State University, agrees.
I think weve entered into an era now where just for showing
up you get a reward, and so ... instead of cultivating an individuals
strengths, we are rewarding mediocrity, says Cameron.
Dr. Nicholas Hartlep, an assistant professor of educational
foundations at Illinois State University, says the challenges of social
promotion and grade ination have added a new layer of challenges.
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