It is a different world out there than it was 20 years ago. Multitasking is distracting, at least to me. It was interesting to see the students and professors opinions at MIT about reading and research. The big concern was that students write in paragraphs instead of writing one cohesive essay piece. Information is instantaneous. Students don't even have to read books anymore. They just google there information.
I found this interesting: Comparing virtual learning to loosing the knack for reading books with loosing the ability to memorize oral histories replaced by writing books. One person called it an evolutionary leap while others disagreed.
I was facinated by the way one business utilized second life for digital conferencing. how fun...and free.
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Yes, multitasking is an issue with which to be reckoned. I, too, worry about losing the ability to read "books" as we know them now.
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