While computers are expensive and constantly being upgraded, a part of me thinks that purchasing computers for student use in a public school would actually save money in the long run. Could technology like Diigo lead to the elimination of…
English 5010
The Age of Postcriticism . . . Really?
by kmontero • • 1 Comment
The goal of Selber’s book “Multiliteracies for a Digital Age” is to provide teachers with a guide for implementing computer literacy programs with the result of producing multiliterate students. As a result of the dominant presence of computers in the…
Getting and Giving Feedback, some general guidelines
by Kim De Vries • • 1 Comment
Helping other students to edit their papers can be a tremendous help to both parties. You will find that your own writing improves as you notice strengths and weaknesses in your peers’ writing. Here are some steps to help you…
MyFaceSpaceBook
by kmontero • • 3 Comments
Myspace and Facebook are trendy (one may be more so than the other) . In fact, regardless of the logic/science/rhetoric/ etc. behind many movements, in order for them to ascend to the masses they must become “cool” in the minds…
Education as a Solution
by Mike • • 0 Comments
When I think about the potential for computer virus attack I get worried. After reading the Jonathan Zittrain chapters I wonder why there isn’t more destruction wreaked by rogue hackers and evil doers. According to Zittrain, the personal computer (PC)…
where is the class?
by lminnis209 • • 14 Comments
I came to class late and I cannot find u guys? please tell me???
What Is Good Writing in the 21st Century?
by chayden • • 1 Comment
Throughout Hobbs “The Seven Great Debates in the Media Literacy Movement”, I could not help but think about the lack of objective standard of what good writing should be. We as educators should have a goal that we desire our…
Redefining Literacy
by Ryan • • 0 Comments
The inability to use a computer–for communication or commerce, or even for personal enjoyment–can severely limit one’s ability to function in today’s world. In short, being illiterate has to do with lacking communication skills, and those skills are no longer…
Emergence of Writing as a Key Player
by lminnis209 • • 1 Comment
Writing programs have waited a long time to be considered as important as Literature studies. Many faculty who have taught writing have been nontenurable track employees because writing is considered the low man on the totem pole. Writing is thought…
Redefining English Literature
by Alex Janney • • 3 Comments
As I was reading this week, I kept getting the impression that in order for English as a subject to survive and maintain student interest, some of the ideas and concepts connected with it need to change or be redefined.…