I believe that our world is constantly changing, in an attempt to adapt the new and various forms of media, one must be familiar with to survive in the modern era. I think that technology has changed our culture by making learning easier, with the latest gadget that make sure kid in the new technologically based America don't get left behind. According to Scott Steinberg, "Digital learning offers an unprecedented ability to provide educational experiences that are tailor-made for each student. As pupils advance in programs on English, math, science, history, art or other subjects, teachers can now track their individual progress, identify specific areas of focus for each student with actual data to back it up, and present solutions that address their specific needs " ("Technology for Schools and Teachers: 5 Reasons Digital Learning Matters." Steinberg, Scott. huffingtonpost.com. huffington post, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.).
I believe that people should utilize these new tools in school not only, for the purpose of making learning easier but, the new technologies can boost a peron's drive to learn. Through the use of these new technologies we can connect with people we otherwise, would not be able to in our daily lives. Another reason I believe people should embrace the new technology is for marketability for jobs, after college is complete. According to to Scott Steinberg, "Digital learning in elementary, grade and high schools prepares students for the reality of secondary education and modern careers " ("Technology for Schools and Teachers: 5 Reasons Digital Learning Matters." Steinberg, Scott. huffingtonpost.com. huffington post, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.). People need to let their children embrace the technologies of tomorrow but, don't excess in the mindless dribble, only facebook can offer.
"Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms " ("Media Literacy: A Definition and More." medialit.org. medialit, n.d. Web. 8 March. 2013.).
I would consider myself, somewhat "media literate" however, unlike some Americans I don't spend every waking moment on facebook; with friend requests and updating my status. I feel that one must learn to be "media literate" to survive in a now vast and growing media run world. You have to "media literate" because the job market of tomorrow requires one to have knowledge of the newest trends in technology to not, get eaten alive in the corporate work force.
In response to the forward to Amusing Ourselves to Death I disagree with Mr. Postman's opinion. It is in my personal opinion I fear those who would be a combination of the fears of both Orwell and Huxley. I have a long standing personal fear of those who use the distractions of technology to oppress us unde some elaborate tyrannical regime. I believe it those who use the media for intimidation and attempt to scare the public with fear campaigns are the people in life we should truly fear. People should learn to use technology to stay alongside the rest of the world's progress just not in to much excess, that we ignore a threat that could be around us.
Works Cited:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-steinberg/technology-for-schools-an_b_2805201.html
http://www.medialit.org/media-literacy-definition-and-more
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