Hi There
It is Friday and my blog is one week old. During the week I have been doing some reading about Web 2 theory and am brushing up on my technical terms (jargon!) RSS, COPs etc. I am finding the 23 things program ties in so well with my current unit of study - it is great to back theory with a practical application.
I am trying to imagine what the ECU library would be like once these new communication technologies are in place. How long will it take - a gradual introduction or a spectacular launch? Would there be a decline in patron numbers using the library because everything required for research will be online via the web (from home!). How much will this technology cost? Will everyone be on the most expensive broad band plan?
It is true that information content doubles in volume every 2 years on a global scale so it will be interesting to see how much more information is created and the validity and creativity of content. Will assignments, study and papers become easier to research if a question is thrown into a cyberspace community? Will this extend beyond the written word and encompass an exchange of ideas for the visual arts, video, music (manuscript, midi) etc. I look forward to it!
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3 comments:
Well, you say many questions, I await the answers.
I for one can't see the move to a complete virtual education system in my lifetime, given the current state of access to basic internet services in Australia, the costs of eduction to students without paying for a suitable internet service, but one can hope...
I am glad that you are enjoying the program. Whok knows the future, but you can be rest assured that technology will play a big part for the moment. You might wish to have sympathy on me and increase the font slightly on your next Blog. The beginning of a great debate though...
Looking forward to more next time
ELLE
new technologies stew for a little while then either take off or collapse. Don't know which new technologies the library will take up or which ones will be goers
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