Monthly Archives: September 2013

Introduction: Claude D’Souza

Posted on September 7, 2013 by dsouzacl

4 Pics, 1 Word: I coincidentally happened to download this game application on my smartphone this week in my search for good educational games that could be shared with EFL students. The purpose of the game is to identify the … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Chenoa Dirks

Posted on September 6, 2013 by cdirks

Scrabble!! How many words can you make with 2 letters? I chose this picture because I love to play, even though I don’t have much time to these days. It represents letters, words, text, community, and of course a little … Continue reading →

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Evolution

Posted on September 6, 2013 by troymoore

Hello peers, colleagues, and other general ne’er do wells, The image I chose was the evolution of the computer. The reason I chose this is because, in my belief, everything evolves. Text and technology evolve simultaneously. As technology evolves so … Continue reading →

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Hello from Japan

Posted on September 6, 2013 by yuki

One of the powerful impacts that digital technology had on our communication would be global connection. We access and connect to digital world through a variety of languages and forms. This power is similar to that of gravity or power … Continue reading →

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Hello classmates!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by andrewclemon

I chose this image because I still can’t bring myself to read from kindles, tablets, or any type of screen for very long. Although I do use the computer for virtually all of my news information, when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Hello from London

Posted on September 5, 2013 by dchrisman

I chose this picture because for me when I think about text and technology, I think about how easy it has become to communicate with anyone, at anytime, anywhere. This photo shows several people in the same area, but far … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Christine Hulme

Posted on September 5, 2013 by chulme8

I chose this wordle because I couldn’t find a single image that represented the idea of text and technology. All of the words are relevant to my idea of writing and literacy. Words like “purpose” and “create” speak to the … Continue reading →

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Changes of Communication/Introduction

Posted on September 5, 2013 by evaperez

When I think of text and technology, communication comes to mind. Words are very important to me both as an educator and as a communicator. With words we can learn, share, inquire, question, laugh, cry, feel, etc. The telephone booth … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Rebecca Harrison

Posted on September 5, 2013 by rebeccaharrison

Hello all, I chose this image (after doing a search for water travel) because my relationship with words started as a way for me to travel away and have adventures. As I got older words became a way to connect to … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Lauren

Posted on September 5, 2013 by laurenmacd

I chose this image because it reminds me of the enormous shift that has occurred with the advent of mobile technology and all the affordances it brings to students. Only a short time ago, if students needed to find information they had to do … Continue reading →

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