'THE POWER TO IGNORE'
Access to information does not automatically lead to a more educated or better-informed generation. The type of information one chooses to consume plays a crucial role in their intellectual development. According to Professor Harari, having access to knowledge is no longer enough. The new source of power is the ability to ignore irrelevant information. This power is easily within reach of students, through their phones or tablets. It is important to consider the apps they use and how they leverage their devices to access information that enhances their academic pursuits. Can they tell the difference between real and fake news? Can they distinguish between good and bad information? In a world where there is so much information, it is easy to get overwhelmed. A person's time and attention are limited, while the information is endless. To be able to determine what is useful and meaningful is a skill that must be learned.
Students can thrive in the 21st century by developing the skills to discern the type of information they should consume daily and by cultivating the ability to self-regulate and manage their time wisely.
-Alon T. Mayormita
Students can thrive in the 21st century by developing the skills to discern the type of information they should consume daily and by cultivating the ability to self-regulate and manage their time wisely.
-Alon T. Mayormita