Thursday, August 29, 2013
As I enter the blogoshere...
It is with some trepidation that I enter the blogosphere today for the first time as a creator rather than a consumer. I must admit now to being somewhat of a luddite and to wondering about the social and cultural implications of all this darn technology. However, being a graduate student of Library and Information Studies seems to be changing my perspective on this as I learn about and experience the benefits of modern technology in the information age. I do still have many concerns, which are raised nearly every day by my two children who are obsessed with playing on hand-held devices and who insist on engaging me in incessant and unrelenting negotiations on the matter. But, I am also getting to see first hand how these technologies can be used in utilitarian ways to improve the flow of communication and information. I am excited to continue exploring, learning about, and contemplating technology and its many repercussions.
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I understand your reluctance, as I share it. However, we'll be exhilarated and have stretched just a little bit as people once we have this down. I, too, struggle with issues of "screen time" in my house!
ReplyDeleteI agree Yvonne... although I do wonder about the many implications of technology, I am really enjoying learning how to use it in productive ways.
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, I look forward to following your blog and I agree that there is a delicate balance between utilizing online technology for social engagement and interacting one-on-one with our community.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Betsy. I too look forward to following your blog and you progress into the world of library science. jpb.
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