Category Archives: Tech Trends Discussion

I saw the class task of creating a personal learning environment (PLE) as something very similar to what I have been doing for years already.  I have been using Mozilla Firefox as my search engine for a decade now and … Continue reading →

The overarching thought to much of the discussion about the electronic medias is that of connectivity.  How we as a conglomerate human environment gain so much by the increased ability to connect with each other; to globally reach out and … Continue reading →

Today I decided to watch the Joseph Kony-2012 video on Youtube.  This has gone ‘viral’ over the last few weeks and has over 56 million hits.  It is a 30 minute long video which has a powerful message which also … Continue reading →

During the ‘Google’ debate in class, the positive effect side of the argument brought forth the issue of historical societal concerns which appear to mimic the contemporary debate about the infusion of electronics into modern global-culture lifestyles.  They used these … Continue reading →

As I have reread my postings so far, I get the impression that I’m a prophesizing Luddite who has little active foresight in the matter.  I am not in the habit of declaring the innovations which make my life easier … Continue reading →

I do not mean to rail upon the good graces of all electronic devices which have entered our world over the last century.  There are many societal artifacts which bring tremendous benefits to most of us and some come with … Continue reading →

I was adamant but a mere 2 weeks ago that reading a book was far more engrossing than reading a Kindle or its ilk.  Why on earth would anyone with a traditional academic background think to pervert the process by … Continue reading →

I was a high school & college student in the late 70s/early 80s who loved the advent of the arcade games like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Tron.  I spent many a quarter on their entertainment and competition value.  For only … Continue reading →

When is too much information the path to stupidity?  When is the search for what can be the method by which we lose our way? I understand the the wonderful direction that is provided to us by the internet and … Continue reading →

This is the opening salvo for me into this form of technology and I’m not certain that I am performing this correctly at the  moment.  I suppose that it why they make tutorials.  As my parents were fond of saying … Continue reading →

Time to cross a barrier into the unknown electronic world of sharing thoughts, ideas, and in some cases just pure ranting.  What can be so important that I have to say that others would want to listen to my ideas … Continue reading →