Generative Thinking & Digital Literacy
My symposium presentation focused a lot on Shultze’s ideas on cocreating culture and stewardship under God. Therefore, I found Makoto Fujimura’s outlook on culture fascinating. The more free-spirit idea of culture care like a bouquet of flowers being brought into the culture itself was interesting. The metaphorical language alludes to the concept of stewardship with culture. The culture in our lives is very dependent on what we do with it and what we change. His idea of generative thinking continues the thought of culture care by supporting the new life that a creative identity in God can provide. The symposium on Fujimura’s concepts brought greater light to the thought of cocreating culture in a more personal and meaningful way.
Another symposium that I found provoking was the one on Steve Turner’s view on technology. The beast that is modern technology is such a broad and difficult avenue to navigate. I found Turner’s ability to piece apart issues on technology and discuss them in a tactful way insightful. In 2019, a lot of people find it hard to discuss and try to change the problems with the technology that is in the hands of the average person. His outlook on digital literacy also interested me since it is a topic I have discussed in one of my education classes. In my Upper and Middle Literacy class, we discussed how to teach literacy to students 4th through 8th grade, and the topic of digital literacy arose. In the modern age, often adults have a difficult time connecting back to children because of the gap in digital literacy. Suddenly, teachers and others alike have to take a new approach to guide children through literacy with the rise of new media. Just as Turner covered the areas of relationships, design, spiritual life, and addiction, teachers and adults should consider these for how to use technology properly and safety with children alike.
