Comments on: The new learning plague: Does information overload lead to thin slicing http://lukehoughton.com/2008/11/23/the-new-learning-plague/ Luke's TOE: Thoughts about everything Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:32:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Luke Houghton http://lukehoughton.com/2008/11/23/the-new-learning-plague/comment-page-1/#comment-978 Luke Houghton Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:34:08 +0000 http://lukehoughton.com/?p=368#comment-978 Hi Brett, I agree with you. I think in each generation there are people who tend to poke fun at the next generation as though they didn't have the same struggles as they did. This time however, we are dealing with the paradox of choice as you so correctly point out. I think you have a good point there and that's something that I also have come to experience in teaching. Thanks Brett, Luke Hi Brett,

I agree with you. I think in each generation there are people who tend to poke fun at the next generation as though they didn’t have the same struggles as they did. This time however, we are dealing with the paradox of choice as you so correctly point out. I think you have a good point there and that’s something that I also have come to experience in teaching.

Thanks Brett,

Luke

]]> By: Brett Hummel http://lukehoughton.com/2008/11/23/the-new-learning-plague/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Brett Hummel Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:28:50 +0000 http://lukehoughton.com/?p=368#comment-976 I think you have definitely hit on something with the information overload idea. I also think a parallel track exists that I call the ‘paradox of choice’. People, especially Gen Yers, have become so used to multiple if not infinite choices that they become overwhelmed and therefore cannot choose any option. As opportunity maximizers, they are paralyzed because their brain cannot process the myriad of options. I know many friends who have had this problem, and choose to sit on the sideline of a big decision until either a parent or circumstances force them one way or another. I think this is what creates the opinion among many adults that Gen Yers have a tendency to be lazy and that they float along in life. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on it. I think you have definitely hit on something with the information overload idea. I also think a parallel track exists that I call the ‘paradox of choice’. People, especially Gen Yers, have become so used to multiple if not infinite choices that they become overwhelmed and therefore cannot choose any option. As opportunity maximizers, they are paralyzed because their brain cannot process the myriad of options. I know many friends who have had this problem, and choose to sit on the sideline of a big decision until either a parent or circumstances force them one way or another. I think this is what creates the opinion among many adults that Gen Yers have a tendency to be lazy and that they float along in life. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on it.

]]> By: Luke Houghton http://lukehoughton.com/2008/11/23/the-new-learning-plague/comment-page-1/#comment-969 Luke Houghton Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:38:22 +0000 http://lukehoughton.com/?p=368#comment-969 @fazrul I don't think a shift can be easily made either way... although my daughter's refusal to read instructions makes me WANT something to happen! @Brian... we were talking about language? Hey it's all good :D @fazrul I don’t think a shift can be easily made either way… although my daughter’s refusal to read instructions makes me WANT something to happen!

@Brian… we were talking about language? Hey it’s all good :D

]]> By: Brian Barker http://lukehoughton.com/2008/11/23/the-new-learning-plague/comment-page-1/#comment-967 Brian Barker Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:55:23 +0000 http://lukehoughton.com/?p=368#comment-967 As far as learning a language is concerned, can I put in a word for Esperanto? I suggest not because it has become a living language, but because it has great propaedeutic values as well. You can check this at http://www.lernu.net An interesting video can be seen at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8837438938991452670 As far as learning a language is concerned, can I put in a word for Esperanto?

I suggest not because it has become a living language, but because it has great propaedeutic values as well.

You can check this at http://www.lernu.net An interesting video can be seen at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8837438938991452670

]]> By: fazrul http://lukehoughton.com/2008/11/23/the-new-learning-plague/comment-page-1/#comment-965 fazrul Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:06:20 +0000 http://lukehoughton.com/?p=368#comment-965 i like this. in fact, should we relate this generation X with old school or old timer? i agree with deep learning - related to contemplation. But how we relate brain synapse with speed connection in learning in Generation Y? how to make Generation X to shift to Y or shouldn't ? i like this. in fact, should we relate this generation X with old school or old timer? i agree with deep learning – related to contemplation. But how we relate brain synapse with speed connection in learning in Generation Y? how to make Generation X to shift to Y or shouldn’t ?

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