Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Classroom Connections

It's always amazed me how similar some course topics can be in different classes. Even in my Freshman year, when I was taking Anthropology, Geology, Art History, Environmental Studies, and American History, there would be some topics we would talk about in nearly every class, sometimes at the same time. Today in Evolution of Writing, we talked a little bit about technology and whether it makes people more or less "humane" and personable. Then, in my World Literature course, we talked about how Mythologies were an oral tradition and how our perception of them is now changed because they are static and written.

Also, I watched the Apple tutorials on podcasts and Garage Band, and it looks very fun! I can't wait to do my podcast.

Smart Mobs has been getting better for me. Perhaps Rheingold can chop off the first three chapters? I've got one chapter to go for this week before my Reading Response, but I've already got some pretty cool topics. I'm also enjoying the "discussions" on the Course Blog. It's nice to be able to take things at your own pace and really be able to think out your responses as well as to be able to fully understand other's opinions.

Until next time, faithful readers!

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