11/15/2018 Where do we go from here?: The intersection of culture, communication, and technology Mokhtar Bouba Instructional Technologist Sora Friedman Associate Professor of International Education asdf

Introductions Presentation Activity Discussion Closing remarks 11/15/2018 Agenda Introductions Presentation Activity Discussion Closing remarks asdf

Michael Wesch, Assistant Professor, Kansas State University 11/15/2018 The web is Us/ing Us Michael Wesch, Assistant Professor, Kansas State University asdf

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11/15/2018 “ Tomorrow’s graduates are growing up in a world where technology dominates various aspects of daily life, from social interaction to data analysis to professional advancement. Their education should reflect this reality, by better equipping them to interact with a digital world, and by using technology to drive student achievement, measure student progress, and create an individualized approach to learning that instills students with invaluable critical thinking skills.” asdf

Cross culture across time Students BEYOND THE explorer mentality LEARNING Language Culture Self Own culture Hope to change the world UNDERSTANDING CHANGE Transformation GROWTH asdf

Cross culture across time ARRIVALS Students embark in a new adventure Orientation… Cultural immersion Intensive language training Family stay Cultural adjustment HOME COUNTRY ? Connection through letters, phone, etc Readjustment/ re-entry programs… asdf

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Digital culture Digital culture? Effects of digital culture on cultural adjustment? FSS and digital natives? Problems? asdf

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What they see Real friends Love, friendship and loyalty…. asdf

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Natives.. Most students (now) are native to the digital culture They are connected to a world that is “more real than reality” The Power of digital culture: (Research, friendship, netiquette, cyber bullying ..etc) TheY also come from … asdf

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Where Do We Go From Here?: Let’s talk about it . . . 11/15/2018 Where Do We Go From Here?: Let’s talk about it . . . asdf