Monday, March 31, 2008

Filtering the Net...

The Internet is a valuable resource, but it also has many pitfalls.

As an example, many employees and students are distracted by social networking sites, while others use these sites to work, teach and learn.

This provides a problem for schools and employers – to balance the positives and negatives. What types of websites should be blocked within schools and businesses?

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Keeping Up With The Kids...

The world is changing so rapidly. The information landscape is shifting like the Saharan sands, and many are finding it difficult to navigate through the storm.

Is it possible to be a good teacher or businessperson without using technology?

Can a teacher serve his/her students in the best way possible without using technology? Does a business in the 21st century have to utilize the web?

Or do the realities of today’s students and consumers demand that teachers and business' accept and embrace technology in their environment?