The lecture on Thursday Sept. 24th was all about getting more in-tuned with how technology changed and benefited the lives of human beings. It was quite an insight to find out just what is considered technology. Human beings as an "animal" invents many different tools which is considered to be technology. The fact that stands humans apart from the rest of the animal kingdom is how we create new forms of technology which will make our matter of living much easier. Human beings also will create new things just because we want them. We will always be making new tools and gadgets for the main purpose of just having something new even if it has no justifiable purpose.
Another topic that we discussed in class is just how many invisible waves of information is floating in the air. In regards to all the information that is being pelted at us within the invisible spectrum, we are at no danger of being radioactively put into danger by them. Many people live in fear of being harmed by the wavelengths, but there is no proof of there being any danger of any forms of cancer or the likewise.
My understanding of technology is quite different from some other peoples perception of technology. I am comfortable with the many forms and innovations. I even enjoy the recent upgrade to Blackboard Version 9. The only thing that I am disliking about the upgrade is the absence of the E-Portfolio option. I have heard from other students and faculty members that the new upgrade is slow, confusing, and cluttered. I on the other hand has been waiting for the upgrade ever since hearing of it on the company's website.
The information discussed in the lecture just re-highlights that technology is of great help when it comes to making our lives more civilized, but it is only as efficient as the person or group that is using it.
Monday, September 28, 2009
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