"What is really interesting... is you are still using the same technology... a technology that is really, really old in the tech world. The Graphical Web Browser invented in 1992. The World Wide Web invented in 1990 (the Internet was around…"
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Is Technology Becoming Boring?
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Mel Bruggeman replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"I don't think technology in general is becoming boring, but I do think that some of the technology and technology trends that have been out a while is losing it's fascination. For instance, I have had Facebook for 5 years now,…"
cprofitt replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"Do kids need Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or Calculus unless they are 'going in to the field'? I think students should be exposed to the basic concepts of programming and how a computer works. You cite the TV as an example so I will run…"
Donna Murdoch replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"cprofitt, well this is what I consider the "myth of the digital native." They can navigate FB and social media - but computer science? Not sure they need it if they aren't going into the field. What happens in the…"
cprofitt replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"+Dona Murdoch +Joe Bender
I see technology being used to replace drafting tables and typewriters as ubiquitous. I see the correlation of some technology to that of a phone or pencil, but I feel that for the large part computer science is not even…"
Joe Bender replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"I feel that today's students are exposed to the technology before they are implemented into most schools. Since these students are exposed to them the content may be "old" to them. I feel that it is our responsibility to…"
Donna Murdoch replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"Wow, this thread has gone on for 3 years! In that many years, so much has changed. Technology has become transparent and ubiquitous - it's merely a facilitator of learning, just as the telephone facilitates conversations. We…"
Brandon Hermes replied to Judy Battraw's discussion Is Technology Becoming Boring?
"I think you bring up a good point about, whether or not, technology is becoming boring. I personally would have to disagree. I don't think technology is getting boring, however, I think what we use technology for may be what the problem is. I…"
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- At 6:54am on January 11, 2010,
Judy Battraw said… - Yes, I just got back from AZ on Friday. Due to the budget crunch, I won't be attending ISTE. I'm presenting at AACTE, and that is it for my conferences for the year.
- At 8:47pm on February 7, 2009,
Helen Padgett, Ph.D. said… - Hi Judy,
Do you still have family in Arizona? How are you enjoying Indiana?
Are you planning to attend the ISTE NECC conference in Washington, DC at the end of June?
Helen
- At 2:00pm on February 6, 2009, Helen Padgett, Ph.D. said…
- Hi Judy,
Yes, I'm at ASU's new Technology Innovation Center, SkySong, on Scottsdale and McDowell Roads.
Helen
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