When we discussed the problems/strengths of the current generation, students mentioned that 1( the environment is going to be a big problem four years from now and 2) this generation is more environmentally conscious than previous generations.
For your next blogpost, I want you to explore how your generation deals with the environment. Find out your ecological footprint here. Spend 24 hours reducing your ecological footprint according to the ideas presented on the website. Let me know your original score and how far you went down in your score.
Like the previous post, post the time your start and after 24 hours give me a new post that is a full review of what you did to reduce your ecological footprint for that day. Based on your experiences on that day, is it more cost effective to live with a reduced ecological footprint, or to live your life with your current ecological footprint.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
No Technology Blogpost
Your second blogpost for this week is to not use Communication Technology for 24 hours. Communication Technology includes:
1. Cell Phones/Telephones/Texting
2. Internet (message boards, IM, blogposts, Facebook, Myspace, etc.)
3. Television
4. Radio
Since your generation defines itself as being a very "tech-com" generation, think about what becomes important once you take away the technology that defines you. What effect does that have on your life? What experiences do you have without these communication technology? How do you see the world differently? Your blogpost will consist of these type of reflections.
I will be looking for at least a substantial blogpost this time. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should reflect your experiences without communication technology.
Some caveats to this assignment:
1. Make sure you put up one blogpost that says "start" and then, when the 24 hours is over, put up another blogpost that says "end" and then begin your reflection. I want you to put up both blogposts so I can see the time signature of the blogpost so I know you spent a full 24 hours without communication technology.
2. Let people know ahead of time that you will be without communicaiton technology for a while. If you need to talk to family or significant others, set up appropriate times. I don't want you to miss out on your job or your family if it is important. Just be aware of the assignment and keep the "spirit" of the assignment. If you feel that it goes against the spirit of what we're trying to do, find an alternative.
Have fun with this assignment! And make sure you reply to this message after your done with your assignment.
(PS. Make sure you do the other blogpost below too. If you still haven't finished the previous blogpost, make sure that that blogpost is finished before this blogpost). Click Here to Read More..
1. Cell Phones/Telephones/Texting
2. Internet (message boards, IM, blogposts, Facebook, Myspace, etc.)
3. Television
4. Radio
Since your generation defines itself as being a very "tech-com" generation, think about what becomes important once you take away the technology that defines you. What effect does that have on your life? What experiences do you have without these communication technology? How do you see the world differently? Your blogpost will consist of these type of reflections.
I will be looking for at least a substantial blogpost this time. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should reflect your experiences without communication technology.
Some caveats to this assignment:
1. Make sure you put up one blogpost that says "start" and then, when the 24 hours is over, put up another blogpost that says "end" and then begin your reflection. I want you to put up both blogposts so I can see the time signature of the blogpost so I know you spent a full 24 hours without communication technology.
2. Let people know ahead of time that you will be without communicaiton technology for a while. If you need to talk to family or significant others, set up appropriate times. I don't want you to miss out on your job or your family if it is important. Just be aware of the assignment and keep the "spirit" of the assignment. If you feel that it goes against the spirit of what we're trying to do, find an alternative.
Have fun with this assignment! And make sure you reply to this message after your done with your assignment.
(PS. Make sure you do the other blogpost below too. If you still haven't finished the previous blogpost, make sure that that blogpost is finished before this blogpost). Click Here to Read More..
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