My second to last source is an
article written in the New York Times by Tamar Lewin. Throughout The article
Lewin explains that colleges across the country are beginning to adopt MOOC’s
or massive open online courses. These
courses are free and offer an online experience to students, although as of now
no college credit will be obtained. It is explained that these courses as of
now cover math, engineering, and computer science. I choose to use this article
because it directly relates to me, as I am taking an online college course. I
found this article by searching for a newspaper article that dealt with
technologies impact on education specifically. I think this article will help
me because it is another example of how technology is ultimately improving
society. Without the ability to take an online class many of us would not be
able to attend college so with the evolution of computers and the internet,
this is now a possibility. Also liked the fact that the classes that the
students are taking don’t actually count towards any college credit, but there
are still hundreds of people signing up for these classes. It shows that people
still have a drive to learn things and all they need is a way to access the
knowledge.
My last source is a Magazine
article written by Jennifer L. Deleo. I chose this article because the author
presents both sides of the story and also covers multiple subjects. She
explains the positives and negatives to communication, computing, dining,
entertainment, and travel. Specifically when
it comes to communication the author describes the freedom we now have from
traditional communication. She presents text messaging and E-mail as an easier
and faster way to get messages to people hundreds of miles away. Deleo
describes the negative aspects of evolving technology as a tool that has made
our society more impersonal. She says that because there is less motivation for
human interaction and more of a focus on quick and easy messaging people are
forgetting how to spell and write in complete sentences. I think this last
source ties my theme up very well because it covers a wide area of topics I
will be more informed on different views. Also because the author provides
positives and negatives instead of having one view per topic I now have two.
Deleo, Jennifer. “How Tech Has
changed our Lives” PC Magazine 28 Oct. 2008:
Lewin, Tamar, “Universities
Reshaping Education On the Web.” New York Times 17 July. 2012 late
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It's great to find a resource that debates both sides of the argument. I agree online classes are great for the people who have school or odd work hours and can't go to school during normal school hours. This is a plus, however, technology does dumb us down because we rely on it too much. It's so much easier to grab a calculator to do a math problem instead of figuring it out through paper and pencil. By doing this you also lose that knowledge you once learned because you know technology is always right. Great topic!
ReplyDeleteI think this is such a prevalent topic. Smart phones can be such a great resource, but at the same time so many people are completely dependent on them. I just got my first ever smart phone last month, and I refuse to do anything but text and call. It drives my husband nuts, because he uses his phone for everything! I agree that spelling and grammar are NOT what they used to be for this generation. I think you have some good resources and a strong position.
ReplyDeleteTechnology progresses and so does mankind. We adapt and thrive in an electronic environment now. It's now easier and stress free to ask you date to the prom because you can just text her! At first I thought it was a struggle to make human contact with smart phones, but as I continued to read your blog I realized that it isnt the case. Smart phones connect people in ways than ever before. I mean, right now we are taking a college course online! Facebook helps connect with those you though youd never see again, and texting and calling can help you find and meet up with someone in an instant. We have come a long way since the first cell phone, and as we progress it doesnt mean we get dumb, it just makes us smarter!
ReplyDeleteI think you choose great sources. The first source definitely helps your argument and shows how technology is benefiting the society. This is also something that people probably don't know much about. It is great that you are showing people how good technology can be. I also think that your second source will help with your argument. It seems to show the positive side of technology and how texting and email really are benefiting society.
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