I am excited about this class. This is something akin to the "everything you wanted to learn about technology, but was afraid to try for fear of breaking a gadget or crashing a program" mode.
I not only want to know how such gadgets work on a basic level, I want to catch the hint on some advanced methods as well. I know something about digital cameras; I want to be sure when it's all said and done.
I always wanted to blog, but wondered if voicing my opinions are worth the effort. So I guess my inquiry is what are the benefits operating this, wikis, and other methods of communication. Do they have merit?
How much of this can we expose the students to? How can we teach with these? Can we still resort to old methods if we have to? Will this be information overload to the point they cannot process simple problems without the use of computer, calculator,or cell phone? They are learning to multitask (talk on the phone, watch TV, and work their laptop all at once);is that good, or will it be detrimental to their mental state of being? These are legitimate issues we will face. It's in our interest to discuss them now while we are in the student mode.
