ASSIGNMENT 1, PART A: Issues, Personal Interests, Opportunity Identification, Keyword Generator
The importance of balance... As I find myself trying to come up with a focused inquiry for LIBE477, where technology will play a central role, I am also conflicted. The reason: I am worried about the impact technology is having on society and more importantly, on kids. How do we strike a balance? Years ago, when I taught the Renaissance in SS9, I would tell the kids about the Bonfire of the Vanities. Short history lesson... Jerome Savoranole was a Dominican priest who spent his life fighting corruption in the Catholic Church. In Florence in 1490, he denounced the luxurious life led by certain Florentines. In response to his criticism, people built these huge bonfires and burned wigs, clothes, art work and books, etc. I would ask students what they would throw in the bonfire today, keeping in mind it had to be something that was negatively impacting society. At the time, call waiting was a new function on home phones, and I always...