Wow
As a teacher this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4445060.stm is absolutely thrilling. This could be the largest step forward education and education technology has seen in a really long time. In this country, use of such product could have an amazing impact on leveling the playing field between rich and poor students.
As an American/Westerner -- I can't help but be aware that this is the final death knell of the technology gap that Westerners have exploited for the past several centuries. I know that progress breeds progress. I know it is fair and good to open up opportunity to all. But, I would be lying if I didn't admit that I like my comforts. And the technology gap is what has brought comforts to many of us.
Oh, also -- if you don't know but might care -- today is the great American Smoke Out.
Do as you will.
As an American/Westerner -- I can't help but be aware that this is the final death knell of the technology gap that Westerners have exploited for the past several centuries. I know that progress breeds progress. I know it is fair and good to open up opportunity to all. But, I would be lying if I didn't admit that I like my comforts. And the technology gap is what has brought comforts to many of us.
Oh, also -- if you don't know but might care -- today is the great American Smoke Out.
Do as you will.