Tag Archives: technology

what type of technology?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Sheila

I chose this picture to reflect McLuhan’s pronouncement that “movable type was archetype and prototype for all subsequent industrial development.” The printing press was a major shift in text technology that changed the ‘authority’ structure of society completely and revolutionized … Continue reading →

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the text-ure of language

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Sheila

I love this picture – it speaks about the ancient roots of the word “text’ and its entanglement with texture, technology, techne….the history is always there: “concepts have a way of carrying their etymologies with them forever.” (Ong p.11). There … Continue reading →

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The World of Technology

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Deborah S

As I mentioned in my text post, I am interested in etymology and have incorporated the Greek origin of the word technology into my Wordle (much to the delight of my daughter who is majoring in Classical Studies).  My Wordle … Continue reading →

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Technology and Me

Posted on September 11, 2012 by kstackhouse

While the Atari game console is not a definition of technology…it does define my first experience and fascination with technology.  I am amazed to see that they are in stores now and are making a resurgence, kind of like record … Continue reading →

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Kym Francis – Shark Texts

Posted on September 10, 2012 by kymfrancis

Hello, hello! I am a middle school Language Arts teacher from Edmonton, Alberta who works best under the gun of deadlines and consider myself to be an expert procrastinator. (These superpowers combined with my inability to navigate this blog have … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Technology on Literate Environments

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Johanne Brochu

This image and quote from Richardson is representing technology and how it is evolving the complexity of the changing spaces or reading and writing.  New forms of representation are developing with the use of new media and it changes the … Continue reading →

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Technology defined

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jkotler

When I was searching for something to define what I think technology means, I came across this statement and felt that it captured exactly what I was looking for in one short phrase. That is, I believe technology comes in … Continue reading →

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Fascination with technology

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Rocky Lam

Hi! My name is Rocky Lam. I am currently working at an international school in Hong Kong, teaching Year 2, or Grade 1. (We run a British adapted curriculum, but I am certified in Alberta and Ontario.) This will be … Continue reading →

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Alhambra: a space of text & texture

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Sheila

I finally saw the Alhambra this summer and as I have started our readings the memories of that hot day in Grenada swirled back and I remembered the endless beautiful walls of the palace entirely decorated with Arabic script. I … Continue reading →

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Wide Eyed and Curious

Posted on September 7, 2012 by tavenia

Hello Classmates! My name is Tara Avenia, and this is my third semester in the MET program. ETEC 540 will be my sixth course and like many of you I am amazed at just how fast this journey has been. I … Continue reading →

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