In this article it mainly talks about the new invention in the Microsoft Xbox 360 system. This invention is only for the Xbox 360 and it scans your body so that your body can be the controller. This has made a huge impact on other systems like the Nintendo Wii or the playstation Move. But those systems require a remote control not your own body. Also it explains how the Xbox kinect has many games that copies real life activities. It even has many weight loss activities that you can do and the kinect has made a social change by making your body the remote so that you don't have to be just sitting on the couch all day eating chips.
This is interesting! This article focus on gaming addiction how people are paying less attention to their family and friends and what kind of a person you can become.
This article talks about how teens flirt with each other and how a boy and a girl are dating they update their relationship status to "in a relationship" and show each other affection by posting a comment saying how much they love each other!
chris anderson talk about how people are learning through stuff that are post on the internet. an example he gave at the beginning is a young child learn how to do these tricks from watching other doing it on youtube.
The Future of Thinking, Cathy Davidson argues our world is no longer taking learning seriously. Teachers are teaching so that students are passing tests. She argues the No Child Left behind Act leaves old forms of learning behind. How is it improving the way children are learning if the focus of learning is changing?
This article talks about how teachers are uncomfortable with the advancements in technology, and how long it could possibly take them to get caught up.
Kindergarten teacher Chris Gathers tells about his experiences integrating technology into the learning experience of his students. He first teaches the children how to use the mouse and eventually progresses to making simple art projects and writing on the computer. The kindergarten students gain independence and confidence in themselves and their use of technology