Chapter 1 (distracted by everything)
In the world today everyone is immersed in technology. We as individuals and families spend large amounts of time on the computer, phone, listening to the radio and many other devices In my family there are four laptops and one desktop computer. There are only seven of us in the family and we have five computers. Three of us also have Iphones that are always with us and used to keep track of daily activities.
Chapter 2 (what's it doing to their brain)
Multi-tasking is something all of us do all the time, though many do more things at once than others. I do lots of things at once and according to this video, we don't do many things at once as well as doing one thing at a time. I know that if I'm trying to read, text, and talk at the same time I don't remember what I have read. I can keep track of two things at once but more than that I lose track. I agree with the video, we do to many things at a time.
Chapter 3 (south Korea's gaming craze)
Digital revolutions have spread all over the world and in South Korea it has grown even faster. Video gaming has become very addictive to individuals. I believe that it is possible to get addicted to the internet. I know that I check my email at least 10 times a day, have my phone within reach at all times, for all uses, texting, games, talking, and searching the web. Individuals that spend to much time on computers or devices that don't talk back with feeling and emotion lack communication skills.
Chapter 4 (teaching with technology)
Teaching with technology is a great way for students to learn and access materials outside of the school. They can look up information quickly that is unknown to them. Teachers can easily show materials to a classroom without worrying about someone not being able to see. Teachers and students can then work together to get projects done with easy editing. Attendance, interest, and work turned in has also gone up according to the school. As a student I like when teachers use power-point because then I can see what is written and not have to worry about had writing or size.
I also like being able to type up a paper and send it to the teacher without having to print a copy and taking it to them, requiring more time and money. Knowing what is expected of ourselves yet being able to work on other work is a benefit for students.
Chapter 5 ( the dumbest generation)
Reading is important and with the internet its easy to get spark notes.
Students no longer read the material required they read a synopsis because of the distractions that the internet has provided. I agree that the internet has provided distractions but it also makes it easier for students to learn more, if they look for it. I agree that reading has gone down and writing skills aren't as good as they used to be. I love to read and still read a lot from a paper book. I have noticed though that with all the distractions and computer use spelling abilities are decreasing. I am not the greatest speller and now with the use of computers I don't have to spell things exactly right, the computer will give me a prompt and several choices. My spelling hasn't gotten worse but it hasn't gotten a lot better either.
Chapter 6 (relationships)
Keeping in contact with family and friends is one of the greatest aspects of technology. With facebook students are able to talk to their parents and see them when they are away at school. Military families that are separated can see their spouses and tell them they love them and see they are ok. I know that when my dad is flying the wounded soldiers out of Afghanistan and to Germany I like to be able to see him when he calls on skype. Young children also need to be able to see their parents and technology has allowed them easy access to that. I believe that the internet can also be dangerous for children or adults who don't know that theft, harassment, and other harmful things can be done over the web.
Chapter 7 (virtual worlds)
I really connected with being able to see the world from another perspective such as from an airplane. Whether I'm there or watching it on the computer. I can feel like I'm there and really experiencing what the image shows. I can see where there might be problems where some people refuse to think in reality and think that everything is perfect like the movies and images shown to us through technology. I think its kind of scary to in a way all the things we can do through the web, we can learn anything in a matter of moments, and the large amount of time we spend on the computer.
Chapter 8 (can virtual experiences change us)
When I hear that for many people the difference between real and virtual is becoming blurry that worries me. Having a computer game with my image allowing me to play a game as me is scary. How many people get stuck in the games and actually believe they can do the things not only on a computer but in real life? What are people going to do to themselves? I believe that there could potentially be a lot more accidents because people thought they could really do something, because of the blur between virtual and reality. Even when you aren't actually there doing it in person virtually doing something has an effect on how we think and the emotions we feel.
Chapter 9 (where are we headed)
I believe that we will continue to make advancements in technology and the way we think about things. Students will have computers at younger ages, books only online, and not even have to go to classes other than virtually. Many may enjoy having that option but others who still like books and paper will have to adapt and change. Simulators I think are good to an extent, sometimes thought if your good at that you may be over confident when you actually make it to the field. My father is a pilot in the military and every so often he goes to Oklahoma for simulations. He thinks they are fun and easy. He isn't to worried about crashing a virtual plane other than he has to do well for work, but in the end for my dad at least he says he doesn't think the game is the best way to give someone experience.
This was an interesting nine chapters. It was well done and interesting and it really makes me think about how much time I spend with technology and the impact it will have on the next generations. It already has a great effect on my generation the next will be even more dependent.
