We live in a world filled with intense and constant opportunities for learning, engagement, and connectivity. Hence, the need for balance has never been greater.
15. A computer
on every desk
and in every home…
- Bill Gates and Paul Allen, 1977
16.
17.
18. We live in an age of almost infinite
information and learning opportunity;
and so the key here is to inspire
our students to have a sense
of wonder and curiosity…
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU
19. …and if we do that, they have what is
essentially the world’s largest
knowledge machine
at their fingertips…
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU
20. …and if we fail at that, then they have
the world’s largest
distraction
device.
- Dr. Michael Wesch, KSU
31. Note how Micki is
briefly checking her
device and texting
in the middle of
dinner. This is perfectly
acceptable (and even
expected) behavior in today's modern highly
interconnected multitasking culture.
Get used to it. Evolve or die.
32. Note how Micki is
briefly checking her
device and texting
in the middle of
dinner. This is perfectly
acceptable (and even
expected) behavior in today's modern highly
interconnected multitasking culture.
Get used to it. Evolve or die.
33.
34. We shape our tools
and then our tools
shape us.
- Father John Culkin, citing
Marshall McLuhan
