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Education Media Design & Technology MS Program, Full Sail University
As a producer/engineer, I have worked with artists like Boyz II Men, Luther Vandross, Johnny Gill, Phyllis Hyman, Keith Sweat, and more. Prior to graduating from Delaware State University, my R and B band, "Final Mixx", won the 1989 National Budwieser Showdown Band Competition, which resulted in a recording contract with Motown Records. During my time at Motown, I was able to build my career in recording, engineering, and the technology of music. I am currently employed at Delaware State University where I serve as the Music Technology Specialist. In addition to working at the university, I also own a private recording studio where I work with DSU student interns seeking additional hands on experience in the production and recording environment.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (2008) revealed that a study was conducted in 2006 with first-year Australian university students. The study revolved around what access students had to new technologies and tools that were technology based. The journal stated that Marc Prensky (2001) published companion papers on students of a new generation. Prensky referred to those students as “Digital Natives.” Prensky said, “It’s very likely that our students’ brains have physically changed – and are different from ours – as a result of how they grew up.” The digital climate in which those students grew up
affected their choices and skills in several important areas regarding education. Prensky noted that those students desired a faster approach when receiving information, and had less patience for lectures. Having the ability to gain access to information through communications technologies was heavily relied upon. Interacting socially and professionally through communications technologies was equally relied upon. The study conducted in 2006 showed us that the way information is accessed has evolved into a more technological method of educating in the classroom as well as in social and professional environments.

Kennedy, G., Judd, T., Churchward, A., Gray, K., & Krause, K., (January 21, 2008). First

          year students’ experiences with technology: Are they really digital natives?

          Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 24 (1), 108-122. Retrieved July 17,

          2010, from http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet24/kennedy.html
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