Comments on: Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/ A Quest for learning, unlearning, relearning... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:33:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Transforming teaching and learning through innovative technology http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-351 Transforming teaching and learning through innovative technology Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:31:05 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-351 [...] I read an interesting entry (”Rethinking the Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology”) on the EdTechTrek blog that made the case for embracing technology that supports learning and [...] [...] I read an interesting entry (”Rethinking the Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology”) on the EdTechTrek blog that made the case for embracing technology that supports learning and [...]

]]> By: Michael Bugeja http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-347 Michael Bugeja Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:14:15 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-347 Stephen, Your comment is exactly on point. The best way for those who disagree with my assessments is to take my critiques into account and care less about rebutting them rhetorically online and more about addressing them technologically or pedagogically. For it is the untested, unassessed introduction of consumer platforms into academe that is at issue, especially when those platforms drain education dollars that could be better used or deducted from student fees. Again, my compliments on your analysis. Michael Stephen,

Your comment is exactly on point. The best way for those who disagree with my assessments is to take my critiques into account and care less about rebutting them rhetorically online and more about addressing them technologically or pedagogically. For it is the untested, unassessed introduction of consumer platforms into academe that is at issue, especially when those platforms drain education dollars that could be better used or deducted from student fees.

Again, my compliments on your analysis.

Michael

]]> By: Stephen Ransom http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-346 Stephen Ransom Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:10:06 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-346 Michael, thanks for dropping by and commenting. I have been reading Neil's book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, and have found some very strong parallels between what he writes about and the information technologies that we are dealing with now. It has led me to post a series of blog posts on each chapter as I read them. I think it is critical be be informed and read both sided of these issues. It can be so deceptive to be surrounded by the cheerleaders in any camp and not get to know the thoughts and ideas of those in opposition to those ideas who may help bring balance to the discussion. How would you define "consumer technologies"? Michael, thanks for dropping by and commenting. I have been reading Neil’s book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, and have found some very strong parallels between what he writes about and the information technologies that we are dealing with now. It has led me to post a series of blog posts on each chapter as I read them. I think it is critical be be informed and read both sided of these issues. It can be so deceptive to be surrounded by the cheerleaders in any camp and not get to know the thoughts and ideas of those in opposition to those ideas who may help bring balance to the discussion.

How would you define “consumer technologies”?

]]> By: Tech Bread » Response to Joe’s Post about Teaching andTechnology http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-344 Tech Bread » Response to Joe’s Post about Teaching andTechnology Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:13:01 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-344 [...] Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating ClassroomTechnology [...] [...] Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating ClassroomTechnology [...]

]]> By: Tech Bread » TechnologyToday: Mix08 Interview with Guy Kawasaki http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-343 Tech Bread » TechnologyToday: Mix08 Interview with Guy Kawasaki Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:53:13 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-343 [...] Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating ClassroomTechnology [...] [...] Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating ClassroomTechnology [...]

]]> By: Michael Bugeja http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-342 Michael Bugeja Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:07:12 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-342 I am continuing the work of Neil Postman. I have been doing it for 15 years. As you become more familiar with my work, you may find that I do not believe consumer technologies are effective in the classroom; I do, however, believe that they can help control administrative costs by providing transparency. After all, the difference between surveillance and transparency is freedom of information, especially at our public universities. In the Feb. 1 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, I note specifically how technology can control curricular glut. I am continuing the work of Neil Postman. I have been doing it for 15 years. As you become more familiar with my work, you may find that I do not believe consumer technologies are effective in the classroom; I do, however, believe that they can help control administrative costs by providing transparency. After all, the difference between surveillance and transparency is freedom of information, especially at our public universities.

In the Feb. 1 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, I note specifically how technology can control curricular glut.

]]> By: M Audio Blog » Blog Archive » Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-336 M Audio Blog » Blog Archive » Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:25:07 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-336 [...] darlingangel: Technology addiction kills (cellphone drivers & iPod pedestrians). It sure can. But, we can’t single out “technology addiction” in this argument. There are many addictions out there that can kill. Welcome to an imperfect world. … [...] [...] darlingangel: Technology addiction kills (cellphone drivers & iPod pedestrians). It sure can. But, we can’t single out “technology addiction” in this argument. There are many addictions out there that can kill. Welcome to an imperfect world. … [...]

]]> By: Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/rethinking-the-cost-of-accommodating-classroom-technology/#comment-334 Rethinking The Cost of Accommodating Classroom Technology Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:06:26 +0000 http://ransomtech.wordpress.com/?p=99#comment-334 [...] Read the rest of this great post here [...] [...] Read the rest of this great post here [...]

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