Category Archives: Internet culture

Michael Bugeja would have you believe that higher ed costs so much because of technology

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Michael

Michael Bugeja’s recent article at IHE, “Harsh Realities About Virtual Ones”, attempts to find fault in current uses of technologies at universities, laying the blame on our drive for “engagement” for various problems: rising tuition, a new digital divide, corporate … Continue reading →

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being the first to find something is way rad

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Michael

A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a colleague about how much people like to the be the first to announce news or to share something new and cool. There seems to be something both sick and enthralling … Continue reading →

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notes from the chronicle

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Michael

Interesting stuff: • I have to laugh at this. To laugh is not very charitable to the instructor. I too would be a bit peeved if the technology I used lost the grades for an exam, or any project. However, … Continue reading →

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notes from the interblags: comics!

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Michael

Oh, public discourse: • Problems debating those who are “irrational”? Debate in a clown suit! • A reason I sometimes stay up too late: someone is wrong on the Internet

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banning wikipedia: irresponsible

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Michael

David Perry has an editorial up on Science Progress in which he argues that it’s irresponsible to ban Wikipedia at a school: And this is why digital literacy is so crucial for educational institutions: we do a fundamental disservice to … Continue reading →

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