I found much that I thought was good in the Nelson essay on Computer Lib, there are some things in the rhetoric that evoke skepticism in me. First, what did I like? I certainly agree with the comment that compute systems need to be simple for the user. Secondly, I agree that it is good [...]
Entries from February 2010
On Theodore Nelson
February 26th, 2010 · No Comments
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Anne Marie’s Comment
February 12th, 2010 · No Comments
I read Anne-Marie’s comments about her scepticism as regards new media in education. I thought her comparison to televsion was pertinent since there were all kind of comments when it came along about how much good it would do for education. We know that American Idiol ain’t education. Still, I would note a big difference. [...]
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Digital Nation
February 5th, 2010 · No Comments
I watched the Frontline PBS broadcast called “Digital Nation.” It was an interesting look at both what is being gained and what is being lost with our increasing use of digital devices. I was quite interested in the virtual reality games that some people have gotten deeply involved with though I doubt I will be [...]
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Hello world!
February 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment
Welcome to Personal Learning Environments. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! This is all very new to me.
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