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Is the iPhone the precursor of Web 3.0? Do you agree with Chris Deering's vision? What possibilities would this scenario offer educators? Are we, here in the United States, behind in our technology implementation, are we building an infrastructure to support Web 3.0, are we planning for the future?
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Very interesting post!
I have the Iphone and love it. Unlike my husband's blackberry the Iphone allows me to surf the "real" internet from anywhere, not only the mobile internet. It is amazing how responsive the touchscreen is. Apple is definitely leading the way with new technologies and it is obvious that they are creating different devices that will eventually all link together via the internet and wi-fi. For example, you download movies on your computer, put them on your ipod or iphone, take them to your friend's house, and if they have an Apple TV, you can easily watch them right on the main TV. I agree with the post that everything will soon be internet based, but I think this will take much longer than the author anticipates. I also would not underestimate the power of Google, which is an extremely rich company, with an incredible amount of influence on the web. They too have pioneered incredible technologies, such as Google Earth.
All of these new technologies can be fun to use, and are great in the sense that they can connect people throughout the world to one another with the "touch" of one button. However, I'm not excited. For one, it makes me a bit nervouse to think about all of the electronic waves and force fields that we are carrying around in our pockets, and that are bouncing off of us every microsecond of the day. Will all of these portable signals have some sort of long term negative health effects in years to come?
Secondly, although I love to use different technological devices, and I am very efficient with their uses, I believe that this great wave of technology has greatly attributed to the amount of individuals who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder. A large population of children today cannot focus on anything other than a television or computer screen for more than 3 minutes. We bombard them with colorful, noise making, interactive machines for most of the day and then expect for them to sit in class and pay attention to a reading book.
Last, but most certainly not least, I think that this great wave of technology has attributed to the large amount of people who are unable to write a proper essay, or business letter. Our youth, and many adults as well, have become so engulfed in the short hand language of text messaging, that they no longer recognize the difference between the correct spelling and incorrect spelling of words such as "Was" which they are now writing as "Wuz."
I think it's scary because we're relying so much on technology. Computers are not smart. They only do what you tell them to do. What happens when you don't know what to do? What happens when the system crashes? Technology should be considered a luxury, not a necessity.
~Shikema B.
The read the article and the responses from various people regarding the Apple iPhone. I don't have one but know people who use them and love using them. I use my cell phone more than ever because it also has the same features as the iPhone. It is cheaper and offers a lot. The only difference is lack of touch pads. As a future educator, I would strongly recommend the handheld device (cell phone) or iPhone as a learning tool. Students should have access to the internet anytime and any where for research, videos, record videos, voice and music for learning purposes. Having a cell phone makes living easier because of its reliability and transportability. I depend on my cell phone for directions, calendar, traffic and weather reports and GPS. I can also send pictures to someone else's commuter. The Web 3.0 generation is a hit for everyone. Students no longer have to wait to have access to a computer. Most students have cell phones from other companies but not iPhones so why not encourage students to use them to learn on their time at at their own pace? I don't think students need teachers as facilitators to learn how to use mobile technology, it's the teachers that need facilitators to teach them how to use mobile technology. Teachers need to savvy up on this.
This article was very interesting in how it discussed the future in technology specifically in apple technology. The iphone is an amazing invention and popular amongst students today. I do agree that the world is going to become wireless and the use of technology both inside and outside the classroom will increase. Technology is continuing to grow at such an extensive rate which is exactly what the author mentions. His ideas about where we will be in the future do hold true. We will be a technology based society as we already are. Due to this teachers will have to catch up with the times and use more iphones and wireless internet in the classroom.
I agree with what Kanyarat said when she mentioned that everything will soon be internet based, although it is true that it will most likely take longer than the author thinks. Technology takes time to grow and although we continue to advance at a growing rate, it still does not happen overnight. Also I would not underestimate the power of google because they are a very powerful company.
I agree with Shikemas point that computers are not smart, they only due what we tell them. That is a very valid statement because it is true. In today's day and age people rely too much on computers. The truth is the computer is only as smart as we are. That is something we all have to remember.
I thought the article was interesting and agree that the web 3.0 is in our future. It was also fascinated with all the features the Iphone offers and how in the future it will make things easier; however, there are a lot of phones that have similar features of the iPhone, but from reading the article, the Iphone is the best one to own. I know many people who own the Iphone and absolutely love it. They are always on it and have access to up to date information at their disposable. They can go on it and check email or get directions at light speed. I am not very cell phone savvy, I only use mine to make calls and call 411; however, after reading the article, I am inclined to invest in the Iphone because of the GPS system. I think that once everyone owns an Iphone, teachers can utilize in the classroom; however, they need to be careful and make sure that students are using it to do work and not communicate with their friends or surf the net for inappropriate materials.
angella s
I agree with Kanyarat that although soon everything Hill be based on the Internet, it will take longer that the author expects. I also think that even though the Iphone is amazing, it just came out and some of the glitches need to be taken care off before everyone runs out and buy one. Also, more than one cell phone company needs to offer it with plans before everyone is ready to get one.
angella s.
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