Educational Technology and 21st Century Literacy Standards are Creating Super-Mavens
A maven is an expert. They’re the ones who know the best hotel to stay at in Paris and why. They’re the people you want to take with you when buying a house, a car, a computer.
But with the advent of sites like yelp and amazon
I’ve already seen it happen. The 21st century literacy standards are producing super-mavens. The Net Generation knows how to find a deal on everything. Whatever they’re going to buy they research from every angle and viewpoint. They can seek out the expert’s opinion on a car, and they can also read reviews by satisfied or dissatisfied owners of that car. The result? Super-mavens.
Parents and teachers have teachable moments every day. They can teach critical analysis of digital texts on a daily basis. The best part about it is that you don’t have to tell your children or students that they are learning 21st century literacy standards. All you have to do is ask them to find the best product for you. They’ll learn from each other. They may think that they’ve found the best deal, but then their sibling or classmate may have found a better price or product. Whilst having fun they learn quotidian critical thinking.
On what subject are you a maven? Have you ever set your mind on buying a product only to have a super-maven tell you differently? How many product reviews do you consult before buying something?
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