1. How will emerging technology (ie: blogs, videos, e-readers,e-books) affect literacy?
I think emerging technology will negatively affect literacy. As stated in the video, we do not have to do as much anymore as technology makes everything easier. This could affect literacy and the fact that we do not have to be as literate as technology may be able to correct mistakes and make things more understandable. Also, internet slang is common in modern technology and people get used to using it. Some people may be using internet slang in their schoolwork.
2. How is Web 2.0 challenging us to "rethink ourselves" (ie: friendships, work, education, community, family etc...)?
Web 2.0 is challenging us to rethink ourselves because the internet may be very useful but comes with many consequences if not used properly. For example, ANYTHING you put publicly on the internet can be seen by ANYONE with access to the internet. People you know are able to find out things about you just by looking on the internet. Also, the internet can negatively affect relationships with others as you will be spending less time with people and more time on the internet. Although you can communicate with others over the internet it is not the same as if you were talking to others in person.
I completely agree that technology is destroying our literacy. I have witnessed myself when people use internet slang in their schoolwork, which is really upsetting. I also agree that the internet destroys relationships and we should really rethink ourselves.
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