While I am not that much older than Coe students (seeing as to how I am a recent Coe grad), I am definitely not as technologically literate as most people my age. Sure I can use Facebook, check my email, and do research. I just don't have much (if any knowledge) about things like wikis or Google docs. The way I see, I should have as much knowledge about these sorts of things as possible so that I can most effectively communicate with the students I will be working with. Since the realm of technology is ever growing, I want to make sure that I stay up-to-date with the latest trends. It sounds like some of these new developments can be extremely useful. I am excited to learn more about them and get some practical experience using them. Hopefully I am up to the challenge.
In recent days I have had several conversations regarding the new "wireless reading devices" such as the Kindle and the Nook versus a traditional book. While I think that there could be some advantages to having one of these electronic "books," I would tend to say that I am old-fashioned and don't want one. I would much prefer to sit down with a newly released hard covered book from one of my favorite authors rather than yet another electronic device. No one (at least that I know) really says on a cool rainy day, "Oh I would love nothing more than curling up on the couch with a cup of tea/coffee/hot cocoa and my 'wireless reading device.'" I would much prefer to do so with a real book. Now you may wonder why a member of the Millennial Generation (aka Generation Y) prefers an actual book to an electronic device. My answer...because of the comforting scent of books! What's that you say? "Books have a scent? I've never noticed....
The name of your blog had me hooked when I saw all the fellow 13 Things @ Coe bloggers on the left. After reading your first post, I hope you are learning more about the other things web 2.0 has to offer.
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