tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33359184753015039.post2743583107153539037..comments2023-06-19T04:14:52.101-05:00Comments on Alice Wise's EDM 310 Class Blog: Blog Assignment #2Alice Wise's EDM 310http://www.blogger.com/profile/03775334441099085969noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33359184753015039.post-49451318198259631282013-01-30T22:02:50.394-06:002013-01-30T22:02:50.394-06:00Hi Alice! I really enjoyed your blog post. Persona...Hi Alice! I really enjoyed your blog post. Personally, I try to steer clear of politics. I prefer to focus on the good I can do, rather than the bad around me; however, you made some very interesting points. I can’t say that I disagree with you. <br /><br />Underfunded schools seem to be the norm. Given the shape of our economy and the leaders we have in place, I don’t see this changing very soon. We can only hope that continually raised awareness will benefit dreams of technology driven learning.<br /><br />I did have some trouble trying to follow what may have led you to think about the things the way you did. As Dr. Strange said, the connections weren’t apparent. I think that an interesting thought pattern makes for an interesting person though. <br /><br />You display a strong passion for the things you do. It’s very refreshing to see. Thanks for the good read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12934413346044498727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33359184753015039.post-44857857216680263002013-01-30T20:35:06.929-06:002013-01-30T20:35:06.929-06:00America's basics are lacking, and worse, we ar...America's basics are lacking, and worse, we are in an age and country that applies technology with pleasure (games). It's hard for any one teacher to break that lifelong connection (your slides don't include video games as a technology even though it's the first technology they experience in conjunction with learning) to forward students' technology relationship in any setting. In any case, just because we have technology, doesn't mean we have to apply all of it at once or even semi-often. We could argue, but it might be end up as a "Chicken or Egg?" argument. <br /><br />As for "affect" and "effect", this has constantly plagued my life. Out of all the English pet peeves, this is the only one that gives me so much trouble. I'm working on it, haha!Alice Wise's EDM 310https://www.blogger.com/profile/03775334441099085969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33359184753015039.post-87118545024882861972013-01-30T17:09:02.348-06:002013-01-30T17:09:02.348-06:00I'm not sure of the connection between Did You...I'm not sure of the connection between Did You know? and your anti-government (and anti voters) essay but I can tell you are passionate about it. When less than half vote, what can you expect. or maybe you would argue that it would be better not to stir up those who do not vote since they might make matters worse.<br /><br />"I would deter students from having one at their desk, because it is the equivalent of a video game." Only if used as a game machine.<br /><br />" If there is paint, hearts, cell, or mine sweep, one can be sure the student will find a way to not pay attention." Why don't they pay attention? Perhaps they do not want to learn. Or perhaps the setting and techniques being used are not appropriate for real learning.<br /><br />"... how words effect the children..." Affect, not effect. the misuse of affect and effect is common but one of my pet peeves. Look both up and learn the difference.<br /><br />Interesting. Not on point all of the time, but interesting nonetheless. John Hadley Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484977903995419205noreply@blogger.com