Jennifer Barker
11:23 PM
I was only able to give up TV which was easy because I was behind in my coursework for this class so I traded one screen for another. Not likely the answer you wanted but it is my reality. I must say that I am finding all this screen time challenging. I look forward to next September when I can detox from the computer. I am learning a lot but between work and two Master’s class I feel like I am always on the computer reading and responding to either posts or emails. My kids have grown resentful of the computer as it appears to them that I am permanently affixed to it.
Jennifer Barker
11:33 PM
Not really – I would say the more “connected” I am online, the lesson connected I am to everything else such as physical human beings and nature.
Jennifer Barker
11:36 PM
Does anyone else feel that the more we are learning about technology, the more we dislike it and are critical of it?
Jennifer Barker
11:36 PM
I used to blindly believe that it would solve all our educational woes… not so sure anymore.
Don said: Nature = slow; tech = fast?
Jennifer Barker
11:43 PM
Often when I am connected I am doing many tasks at once. Reading and responding but not really focussed – too much input. Don you nailed it!
Jennifer Barker
11:49 PM
Yes, Don! I was just thinking the other night that the only way that I can accomplish everything I want to do is to have more time in my day. I think we are all pushing ourselves to our limits. Is this connected to technology?
Jennifer Barker
11:51 PM
I believe technology has redefined our work and meshed it with our home and personal lives.
Rebecca Harrison
11:51 PM
I agree Jennifer. It’s like you’re not allowd to be “off”
Jennifer Barker
11:52 PM
How many of us our blogging at home for our classrooms? Responding to emails from school or parents?
11:52 PM
our personal and work life is no longer separate….we are constantly working (or able to with technology)
Jennifer Barker
11:52 PM
I wonder if someone will coin a new term for this – or perhaps they already have!