Beginning Question Reflection

My question from the beginning of the school year was whether or not technology was a necessary learning tool.  This question was answered through almost every weekly discussion and connections assignment.  Technology is a definite necessary learning tool.  It emphasizes learning and keeps students engaged.  It is definitely crucial.  A classroom is incomplete without it.

The segment "Living Their Lives Essentially Online" doesn't necessarily have new information for young adults who are living in this online world and seems repetitive to other 20/20 like specials created for parents to raise awareness of excess online usage.  Although going around a parent's back through manipulation of the parental controls did come off as deceiving.  "A Revolution in Classrooms and Social Life" emphasize the idea that technology is neccessary in the classroom.  I found it interesting that student's have a more difficult time focusing because the internet is so instant.  I also do NOT think it is okay for professors and teachers to be okay with borrowing and stealing from the internet or using sparknotes.  I think cheating is cheating, point blank.  "Self Expression, Trying On New Identities" is a scary reality that although internet is a valuable tool in many ways to both the classrooms and the students at home, it can also be dangerous.