[elearning] Interesting article - Net making us stupid

[Mark KELLY]

"Clay Shirky".  Now that's a *great* name!

On 10 September 2010 08:39, Christophersen, Paula P <
christophersen.paula.p at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

> To add to that there was an excellent article in the Australian in June
> (Weekend Australian, June 12-13, Inquirer, page 7, titled 'Digital
> doesn't mean dumb')  that compared the viewpoints of Nicholas Carr and
> Clay Shirky (Cognitive Surplus: creativity and generosity in a connected
> age). In contrast to Carr, Shirky believes that the Internet brings with
> it increased freedom to create information. While much of it is
> 'throwaway material', this experimentation will result in 'good new
> stuff'.
>
> Regards
> Paula
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Cameron Bell
> Sent: Friday, 10 September 2010 8:08 AM
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> Subject: [elearning] Interesting article - Net making us stupid
>
> http://www.theage.com.au/national/how-the-internet-makes-us-stupid-20100
> 909-15383.html<http://www.theage.com.au/national/how-the-internet-makes-us-stupid-20100%0A909-15383.html>
>
> Reading this and reflecting on how I believe my thought processes have
> changed really resonates.  :(
>
> Cheers
> Cameron
>
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