No, Google has not Made me Stupid!

We come to rely on computers to mediate our understanding of the world; it is our own intelligence that flattens into artificial intelligence (Carr 2008). I disagree; I have the world at my finger tips. Technology has allowed me to continue my education in a format that was not even an option 10 years ago. Last semester I was able to research and read up on news in India; something I could never have experienced without technology. I need the meaning of a word or further research on youth development concept for work – I can Google it and further my knowledge in a matter of minutes. I would agree that it has led to the insensate need for instant answers and need to know. Have we lost crucial critical thinking skills because of technology? No – it is because of education. Teaching to the standardized test or to memorize the facts for the test has pushed us farther away from critical thinking. How can we get others to see the importance of Google and technology in education? Our youth are demanding it and we need to find ways for it foster critical thinking skills.