More and more universities are using technology to help aid the learning and development of their students. For my neo-luddite student (Jo) it must be frustrating how much technology is relied upon for the completion of university work. A vast majority of referencing and research for most is done primarily on the Internet. Although there are the library resources for Jo to use and facilities to set up individual tutor sessions/ discussions with her lectures, there is still a heavy dominance of technology on the way syllabuses are taught. To hand in assignments, everything must be typed up rather than handwritten which she prefers.
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It is not just in the classroom that is influenced by the technology of today. Jo goes back to her flat and finds that all her mates are sitting in the kitchen and in their rooms glued to their laptop screens. They all use the likes of social networking sites, produser sites etc like many students. This could make the neo-luddite Jo feel a little bit of an outcast. She would begin to wonder whether it is worth leaving her beliefs and try to integrate into this new and intimidating world of ‘the online’.
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Do you think there's a chance that neo-luddites will eventually become passive to the advancments of technology? Without even necessarily being aware, technology is making coming on leaps and bounds with us not really knowing the full extent because for most of us we do take it for granted?
ReplyDeleteGood question! It is hard to say, because there will always be someone who is strong minded enough not to conform to society's ways. Eventually, as both the natives and immigrants of our time grow older, there will be a new generation who will soley be natives. They will devlop skills from an early age. Using technology will be natural, as they no nothing different. On the other hand, is that quite a techno-determinist viewpoint or just a realistic one- I'm not sure?
ReplyDeleteWith your point in mind, what sort of effect will this have on society and communication skills within the nation of 'digital natives'? Will it be similar to today's or do you think it may suffer?
ReplyDeleteSo is this technodeterminism sweeping all before it?
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